RAM 2500 vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. RAM 2500 · Toyota Tacoma
- 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
- Toyota Tacoma width74.4 in – 75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 29.5 in shorter (248.4 in vs 218.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 4.7 in narrower (79.5 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 8.3 in taller (78.8 in vs 70.6 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 26.5 in longer wheelbase (160.5 in vs 134.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 1.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 9.2 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 2,690 lb heavier (6,920 lb vs 4,230 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 2,690 lb heavier (6,920 lb vs 4,230 lb)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 26.5 in longer wheelbase (160.5 in vs 134.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 1.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 9.2 in)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 29.5 in shorter (248.4 in vs 218.9 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 8.3 in taller (78.8 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 29.5 in Check garage fit for RAM 2500 · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 4.7 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 2500 | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 248.4 in | 218.9 in | 29.5 in |
| Width | 79.5 in | 74.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 78.8 in | 70.6 in | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 160.5 in | 134.0 in | 26.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 9.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 6,920 lb | 4,230 lb | 2,690 lb |
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