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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2023 RAM 1500 Review

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2023 Chevrolet
Silverado 1500

MSRP*: $36,300 to $71,500
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2023 RAM
1500

MSRP*: $37,410 to $84,355
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MPG - City 14 - 19 MPG 10 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 17 - 22 MPG 14 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 2 - 6 seats 5 - 6 seats
Cargo Space 62.9 - 89.1 ft3 53.9 - 61.5 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 305-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 702-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 310 - 420 hp 305 - 702 hp
Towing Capacity 8,800 - 13,300 lbs 6,180 - 8,320 lbs
Exterior Length 210.9 - 242.4 in 228.9 - 241.8 in
Exterior Width 81.1 - 81.2 in 82.1 - 88.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 35.2 - 43.4 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 35.6 - 45.2 in
Head Room Front 43.0 - 43.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.1 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.2 - 39.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab may find themselves a little more squished in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 than the RAM 1500. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the RAM 1500.

Convenience
With the RAM 1500 you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the RAM 1500.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a little narrower than the RAM 1500, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, which is slightly longer than the RAM 1500.

Handling
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a larger turning radius than the RAM 1500, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is clearly the choice over the RAM 1500 for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the RAM 1500.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 does a much better job of transmitting the horsepower of the engine to the wheels than the RAM 1500.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as you will the RAM 1500. You'll be able to haul more material in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 than the RAM 1500, due to its significantly greater cargo capacity.