2016 RAM 1500 Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 7 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Fourth generation (DS/DJ/D2) - Facelift.

  • Length229.0 in
  • Width79.4 in
  • Height77.2 in – 77.9 in
  • Wheelbase140.0 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.6 in
  • Curb weight4,852 lb – 5,337 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length229.0 in
  • Height77.2 in – 77.9 in
  • Wheelbase140.0 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.6 in
  • Curb weight4,852 lb – 5,337 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.4 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

Explore your 2016 RAM 1500

Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

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  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
Generic vehicle systems diagramSchematic side and front outline marking measurement and maintenance areas. Not exact body geometry.Side schematicFront

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Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 229.0 in · 79.4 in · 77.2 in – 77.9 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x139.7, bore 77.8 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P275/60SR20.0 BSW AS, P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS, P275/60SR20.0 OWL AS, 265/70R17. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length229.0 in
Width79.4 in
Height77.2 in – 77.9 in
Wheelbase140.0 in
Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.6 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom41.0 in
Rear headroom39.7 in
Front legroom41.0 in
Rear legroom34.7 in
Front shoulder room66.0 in
Rear shoulder room65.7 in
Front hip room63.2 in
Rear hip room62.9 in
Passenger volume117.0 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight4,852 lb – 5,337 lb
GVWR6,800 lb – 6,945 lb
Fuel tank26.0 gal
Max towing capacity4,450 lb – 8,210 lb

Engine

Torque269 – 420 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P275/60SR20.0 BSW AS
  • P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS
  • P275/60SR20.0 OWL AS
  • 265/70R17
  • 265/70R18
  • 275/60R20
  • 285/45R22
  • 295/35R24

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver22"
  • Passenger22"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 94RH7
  • H7-AGM
  • H8-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-205.9 qt
  • 5W-4010.6 qt
  • 5W-207 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (7 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.477.2140.08.75337
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.477.9140.09.65057
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.477.2140.09.04905
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.477.7140.09.25081
Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.477.9140.09.65218
Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.477.2140.08.74852
Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB229.079.477.7140.09.25037

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Fourth generation (DS/DJ/D2) - Facelift): years 20132018. View model overview

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