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Dodge Ram 1500 vs. RAM 1500

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$20,810
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Outdoorsman 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Outdoorsman 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" ST 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" R/T 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" ST 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn Edition 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn Edition
$42,575
Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Express 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Express 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Big Horn 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Lone Star 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Express 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Express 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Warlock 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Big Horn 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Lone Star 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Express 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Rebel 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box TRX SRT 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box RHO 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Tungsten 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2011 Dodge Ram 15002027 RAM 1500
Starting MSRP
$20,810
$42,575
Towing Capacity
N/A
7,660 lbs
Bed Length
76 in
76 in
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas/Electric V-6
MPG
14 City / 20 Hwy
20 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
  • 390 hp
  • 210 hp
  • 310 hp
  • 420 hp
  • 305 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
3
6
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2011 Dodge Ram 15002027 RAM 1500
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas/Electric V-6
Displacement
3.7L/226
3.6 L/220
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5200
305 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
235 @ 4000
269 @ 4800
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
14 City / 20 Hwy
20 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.3 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2011 Dodge Ram 15002027 RAM 1500
Front Tire Size
P265/70R17
P275/55TR20
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R17
P275/55TR20
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Full-Size
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
20 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
20 X 9 in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
Full-Size in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2011 Dodge Ram 15002027 RAM 1500
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link coil
Multi-Link
Axle Type - Front
Not Available
Independent
Axle Type - Rear
Solid
Rigid Axle

Steering

Steering comparison
2011 Dodge Ram 15002027 RAM 1500
Steering Type
Pwr rack & pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
46 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2011 Dodge Ram 15002027 RAM 1500
Passenger Capacity
3
6
Front Head Room
40 in
41 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
66 in
Front Hip Room
63 in
63 in
Second Head Room
N/A
39 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
36 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
66 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
63 in
Wheelbase
121 in
141 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
209 in
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
229 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
82 in
Height, Overall
75 in
78 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
40 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
10 in
N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
9 in
N/A
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
76 in
76 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
66 in
66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
66 in
66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
51 in
51 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
20 in
22 in
Tailgate Width
60 in
60 in
Cargo Volume
58 ft³
62 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2011 Dodge Ram 15002027 RAM 1500
Base Curb Weight
N/A
4,836 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,534 lbs
2,747 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,014 lbs
2,088 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,548 lbs
4,835 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,477 lbs
2,365 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,477 lbs
2,365 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
8,500 lbs
12,900 lbs
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
7,660 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
563 lbs
766 lbs
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
7,660 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
26 gal
26 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,600 lbs
7,800 lbs
Curb Weight
4,548 lbs
4,835 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,025 lbs
7,200 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2011 Dodge Ram 15002027 RAM 1500
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2011 Dodge Ram 15002027 RAM 1500
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2011 Dodge Ram 15002027 RAM 1500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
700
730
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2011 Dodge Ram 15002027 RAM 1500
Brake Type
Pwr
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.2 x 1.10 in
15 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.8 x 0.87 in
15 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
N/A

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 or the 2027 RAM 1500?

The 2027 RAM 1500 is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 with 22 MPG combined versus 15 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 or the 2027 RAM 1500?

The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 is cheaper than the 2027 RAM 1500 with a $20,810 starting MSRP versus a $42,575 starting MSRP.

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