RAM 2500 vs RAM 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. RAM 2500 · RAM 1500
- Length248.4 in
- Height77.9 in – 79.8 in
- Wheelbase160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight6,785 lb – 7,055 lb
- Width79.5 in
- RAM 1500 width79.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: RAM 1500 is 19.4 in shorter (248.4 in vs 229.0 in)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 0.1 in narrower (79.5 in vs 79.4 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 1.3 in taller (78.8 in vs 77.6 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 20.5 in longer wheelbase (160.5 in vs 140.0 in)
- Ground clearance: RAM 1500 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 9.1 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 1,826 lb heavier (6,920 lb vs 5,095 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 1,826 lb heavier (6,920 lb vs 5,095 lb)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 20.5 in longer wheelbase (160.5 in vs 140.0 in)
- Ground clearance: RAM 1500 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 9.1 in)
- Length: RAM 1500 is 19.4 in shorter (248.4 in vs 229.0 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 1.3 in taller (78.8 in vs 77.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 is shorter by 19.4 in Check garage fit for RAM 2500 · garage fit for RAM 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintRAM 1500 — Based on length × width (RAM 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 2500 | RAM 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 248.4 in | 229.0 in | 19.4 in |
| Width | 79.5 in | 79.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 78.8 in | 77.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 160.5 in | 140.0 in | 20.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 9.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 6,920 lb | 5,095 lb | 1,826 lb |
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