RAM 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra
$42,575
$41,260
Highlights
| 2027 RAM 1500 | 2026 Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$42,575
|
$41,260
|
| Towing Capacity |
7,660 lbs
|
8,300 lbs
|
| Bed Length |
76 in
|
78 in
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric V-6
|
Twin Turbo Regular Gasoline V-6
|
| MPG |
20 City / 25 Hwy
|
18 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
|
358 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
6
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2027 RAM 1500 | 2026 Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric V-6
|
Twin Turbo Regular Gasoline V-6
|
| Displacement |
3.6 L/220
|
3.4 L/210
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
305 @ 6400
|
358 @ 5200
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
269 @ 4800
|
406 @ 2000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 25 Hwy
|
18 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2027 RAM 1500 | 2026 Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Styled Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Styled Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Full-Size in
|
Full-Size in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
20 X 9 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
20 X 9 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Full-Size
|
Full-Size
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P275/55TR20
|
P245/75TR18
|
| Front Tire Size |
P275/55TR20
|
P245/75TR18
|
Suspension
| 2027 RAM 1500 | 2026 Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Rigid Axle
|
Rigid Axle
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Short And Long Arm
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2027 RAM 1500 | 2026 Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
46 ft
|
49 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2027 RAM 1500 | 2026 Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume |
62 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Tailgate Width |
60 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
22 in
|
21 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
51 in
|
49 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
66 in
|
59 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
66 in
|
59 in
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
76 in
|
78 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
N/A
|
9 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
N/A
|
9 in
|
| 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 |
40 in
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
78 in
|
78 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
82 in
|
80 in
|
| Length, Overall |
229 in
|
234 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
141 in
|
146 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
63 in
|
61 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
66 in
|
63 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
33 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
63 in
|
63 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
66 in
|
65 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
6
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2027 RAM 1500 | 2026 Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
7,800 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
4,835 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
7,200 lbs
|
7,035 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
26 gal
|
32 gal
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
2,088 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,747 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,836 lbs
|
5,095 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
4,835 lbs
|
N/A
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
2,365 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
2,365 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
12,900 lbs
|
15,204 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
5,000 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
7,660 lbs
|
8,300 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
766 lbs
|
830 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
7,660 lbs
|
8,300 lbs
|
Safety
| 2027 RAM 1500 | 2026 Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2027 RAM 1500 | 2026 Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2027 RAM 1500 | 2026 Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
730
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2027 RAM 1500 | 2026 Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
15 in
|
14 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
15 in
|
14 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 RAM 1500 or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The 2027 RAM 1500 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Toyota Tundra with 22 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 RAM 1500 or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The 2026 Toyota Tundra is cheaper than the 2027 RAM 1500 with a $41,260 starting MSRP versus a $42,575 starting MSRP.
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