Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WD vs Dodge Ram 1500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2010 Dodge Ram 1500
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WDBase | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | ST |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2000 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WDBase | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $20,610 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $7,365 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $7,365 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $7,365 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WDBase | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 16 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 14 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 20 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 34 gal (best) | 26 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WDBase | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp (best) | 215 hp |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft (best) | 235 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 5.7 L (best) | 3.7 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WDBase | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 3 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | — | 9,100 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 3,531 lbs (best) | 1,480 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,869 lbs | 4,545 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in | 9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 168.5 in (best) | 120.5 in |
| Length | 250.9 in (best) | 209 in |
| Width | 77 in | 79.4 in (best) |
| Height | 74.5 in | 74.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WDBase | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 4WD | Dodge Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ST $20,610 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $0 MSRP | ST $20,910 MSRP |
| 3 | Base $0 MSRP | ST $24,665 MSRP |
| 4 | Base $0 MSRP | ST $28,510 MSRP |
| 5 | Base $0 MSRP | ST $25,065 MSRP |
| 6 | Base $0 MSRP | ST $25,365 MSRP |
| 7 | LS $0 MSRP | ST $29,075 MSRP |
| 8 | LS $0 MSRP | ST $31,730 MSRP |
| 9 | LS $0 MSRP | SLT $24,855 MSRP |
| 10 | LS $0 MSRP | SLT $25,155 MSRP |
| 11 | — | SLT $28,865 MSRP |
| 12 | — | SLT $31,020 MSRP |
| 13 | — | SLT $28,425 MSRP |
| 14 | — | SLT $28,725 MSRP |
| 15 | — | SLT $32,085 MSRP |
| 16 | — | SLT $34,240 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Laramie $36,880 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Laramie $39,035 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Laramie $40,495 MSRP |
| 20 | — | Laramie $42,650 MSRP |
