GMC Canyon vs RAM 1500 (2026)
Canyon:
$3,825 less
- Canyon
- 161 lb-ft more torque
- Canyon
- 4.3 in more front legroom
- RAM 1500
- 1 more seat
- RAM 1500
- 2 mpg more
- Measures won
- Canyon 4 of 9
- RAM 1500 3, tied 2
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab Elevation vs RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD, 2026. Price: MSRP + destination.
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| Measure | Canyon | RAM 1500 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,995 | $44,820 | Canyon |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 305 hp | Canyon |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | Canyon |
| MPG combined | 20 mpg | 22 mpg | RAM 1500 |
| Cargo, max | 41.9 cu ft | Not listed | Not listed |
| Rear legroom | 34.7 in | 35.6 in | RAM 1500 |
| Front legroom | 45.2 in | 40.9 in | Canyon |
| Length | 213.2 in | 228.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.4 in to 74.8 in | 79.5 in to 82.1 in | Not listed |
| Curb weight | 4,297 lb to 4,716 lb | 4,836 lb | Not listed |
| Towing | 7,700 lb | 7,660 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 5 | 6 | RAM 1500 |
| Ground clearance | 9.6 in | Not listed | Not listed |
| 0-60 mph | Not listed | 7.0 s estimate | Not listed |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. A measure with no value for one car is not counted.
Nearest trims by price
Prices are MSRP + destination where both trims list it.
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2WD Crew Cab Elevation $40,995 | RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD $44,820 | $3,825 |
| RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD $44,820 | Canyon Crew Cab Elevation 4WD $44,295 | $525 |
Cost to run
Canyon costs $2,401 less over 6 years.
- Miles a year
- 12,000
- Gas
- 4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026)
- Electricity
- 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07)
| Cost | Canyon | RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,995 | $44,820 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,610 | $2,373 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $15,660 | $14,236 |
| Total, 6 years | $56,655 | $59,056 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Canyon wins.
RAM 1500 wins if Price weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Canyon | 9% |
| MPG | RAM 1500 | 9% |
| Power | Canyon | 2% |
| Space | Not listed | |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ