Dodge Ram 1500 vs. Dodge Ram 2500
$20,810
$27,975
Highlights
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$20,810
|
$27,975
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Bed Length |
76 in
|
96 in
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V8
|
| MPG |
14 City / 20 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Horsepower |
|
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
3
|
3
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V8
|
| Displacement |
3.7L/226
|
5.7L/345
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
210 @ 5200
|
383 @ 5600
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
235 @ 4000
|
400 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
14 City / 20 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
11.3 qts
|
16.2 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
17 x -TBD- in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P265/70R17
|
LT245/70R17E
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P265/70R17
|
LT245/70R17E
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Full-Size
|
LT245/70R17E
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
Suspension
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Coil
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-link coil
|
Leaf
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Not Available
|
Hypoid
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Solid
|
Full-floating
|
Steering
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr rack & pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume |
58 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Tailgate Width |
60 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
20 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
51 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
66 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
66 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
76 in
|
96 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
9 in
|
N/A
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
10 in
|
N/A
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Overhang, Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
75 in
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
79 in
|
79 in
|
| Length, Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
209 in
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
121 in
|
141 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
63 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
66 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
3
|
3
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
6,025 lbs
|
8,650 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
4,548 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
7,600 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,534 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
2,014 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
4,548 lbs
|
N/A
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
1,477 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
1,477 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
8,500 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,750 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
375 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,750 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
563 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not Available gal
|
Not Available gal
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
26 gal
|
35 gal
|
Safety
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
700
|
730
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
160
|
160
|
Brakes
| 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13.2 x 1.10 in
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13.8 x 0.87 in
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 or the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 is more reliable than the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2011 Ram 2500 versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 Ram 1500.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 or the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 with 15 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 or the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 is cheaper than the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 with a $20,810 starting MSRP versus a $27,975 starting MSRP.
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