GMC Sierra 1500 vs Dodge RAM 1500
Overview | |
Years produced1988-Present | Years produced1994-2010 |
MSRP$37,700 | MSRP$21,455 |
Listings9560 | Listings9580 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryVerdict: The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 is a full-size pickup truck that can be configured as a basic work vehicle, an off-roader, or a luxurious long-distance cruiser. However, that can also be said of the rival Ford F-150, Ram 1500, and Toyota Tundra, as well as the GMC’s twin—the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. In order to stay competitive with its rivals, the Sierra 1500 offers a number of notable features that combine for a well-executed pickup. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Dodge Ram is one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road today, and certainly has notable exterior styling, thanks to its crosshairs-style grille and bulbous hood that rests on top of bulging fenders. The styling has been in place since the early 1990s, and the 2002 redesign kept the majority of the style in place. It's an excellent truck with plenty of virtues to draw in truck buyers, but the full-size segment has heated up to the point that it’s hard to find a bad apple. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.7L 310 hp I4 | Engine3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower215 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway20 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.7L 310 hp I4 | Engine Name3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Torque430 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | Torque235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower310 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower215 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway20 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length79.4 in | Bed Length76.3 in |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space0.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4440 lbs | Curb Weight4516 lbs |
Height75.7 in | Height74.4 in |
Length211.0 in | Length207.7 in |
Width81.1 in | Width79.9 in |
Wheelbase126.5 in | Wheelbase120.5 in |
Maximum Payload2230 lbs | Maximum Payload1830 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Standard Payload | Standard Payload1750 lbs |
Maximum Towing Capacity9100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity9100 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity8650 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1988-Present | 1994-2010 |
MSRP | $37,700 | $21,455 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Verdict: The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 is a full-size pickup truck that can be configured as a basic work vehicle, an off-roader, or a luxurious long-distance cruiser. However, that can also be said of the rival Ford F-150, Ram 1500, and Toyota Tundra, as well as the GMC’s twin—the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. In order to stay competitive with its rivals, the Sierra 1500 offers a number of notable features that combine for a well-executed pickup. | The Dodge Ram is one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road today, and certainly has notable exterior styling, thanks to its crosshairs-style grille and bulbous hood that rests on top of bulging fenders. The styling has been in place since the early 1990s, and the 2002 redesign kept the majority of the style in place. It's an excellent truck with plenty of virtues to draw in truck buyers, but the full-size segment has heated up to the point that it’s hard to find a bad apple. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.7L 310 hp I4 | 3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm | 215 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 20 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.7L 310 hp I4 | 3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Torque | 430 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 5600 rpm | 215 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 20 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 79.4 in | 76.3 in |
Cargo Space | 0.0 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4440 lbs | 4516 lbs |
Height | 75.7 in | 74.4 in |
Length | 211.0 in | 207.7 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 79.9 in |
Wheelbase | 126.5 in | 120.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 2230 lbs | 1830 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
Standard Payload | 1750 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 9100 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 9100 lbs | 8650 lbs |

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