Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs RAM 1500 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$5,125

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Silverado 1500 Work Truck Regular Cab RWD vs RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD
Measure	Silverado 1500	RAM 1500	Winner
MSRP + destination	$39,695	$44,820	Silverado 1500
Horsepower	310 hp	305 hp	Silverado 1500
Torque	430 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	Silverado 1500
MPG combined	20 mpg	22 mpg	RAM 1500
Rear legroom	43.4 in	35.6 in	Silverado 1500
Front legroom	44.5 in	40.9 in	Silverado 1500
Length	210.9 in	228.9 in	Not scored
Width	81.1 in	79.5 in to 82.1 in	N/A
Curb weight	4,410 lb	4,836 lb	Not scored
Towing	9,100 lb	7,660 lb	Silverado 1500
Seats	3	6	RAM 1500
Ground clearance	7.9 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	6.4 s estimate	7.0 s estimate	Silverado 1500
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Silverado 1500 Work Truck Regular Cab RWD $36,900	RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD $42,025	$5,125
RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD $42,025	Silverado 1500 4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck $41,700	$325

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Silverado 1500 costs $4,078 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Silverado 1500 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.