Dodge Ram 1500 vs. Dodge Ram 2500

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2011 Dodge Ram 1500
$20,810
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$27,975
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$20,810
Starting MSRP
$27,975
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
N/A
Towing Capacity
N/A
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
76 in
Bed Length
96 in
Bed Length
-
Bed Length
Gas V6
Engine Type
Gas V8
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
-
MPG
390 hp
210 hp
310 hp
Horsepower
305 hp
383 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
3
Seating Capacity
3
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
Gas V8
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
3.7L/226
Displacement
5.7L/345
Displacement
-
Displacement
210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
383 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
400 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
5-Speed A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
M/T
6-Speed M/T
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
-
MPG
11.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
LT245/70R17E
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size
LT245/70R17E
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R17
Front Tire Size
LT245/70R17E
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size

Suspension

Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Coil
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-link coil
Suspension Type - Rear
Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Not Available
Axle Type - Front
Hypoid
Axle Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Front
Solid
Axle Type - Rear
Full-floating
Axle Type - Rear
-
Axle Type - Rear

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
-
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Front
-
Overhang, Front
75 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
209 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
121 in
Wheelbase
141 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
63 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
N/A
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
40 in
Front Head Room
N/A
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
3
Passenger Capacity
3
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
-
Ground Clearance, Rear
76 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
96 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
60 in
Tailgate Width
N/A
Tailgate Width
-
Tailgate Width
58 ft³
Cargo Volume
N/A
Cargo Volume
-
Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
-
Ground Clearance, Front

Weight & Capacity

Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
2,534 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
2,014 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
-
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
-
Option Weight - Rear
4,548 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
N/A
As Spec'd Curb Weight
-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,477 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
N/A
As Spec'd Payload
-
As Spec'd Payload
1,477 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
8,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
3,750 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
375 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
563 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
6,025 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,650 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
4,548 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
-
Gross Axle Weight Rating

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist

Electrical

700
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
13.8 x 0.87 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.2 x 1.10 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Pwr
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type

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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