Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | ST |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $36,900 | $20,610 (best) |
| 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 Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal | 26 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 215 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft (best) | 235 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 3.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 9,100 lbs | 9,100 lbs |
| Payload | 2,250 lbs (best) | 1,480 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,410 lbs (best) | 4,545 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 126.5 in (best) | 120.5 in |
| Length | 210.9 in (best) | 209 in |
| Width | 81.1 in (best) | 79.4 in |
| Height | 75.7 in (best) | 74.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge Ram 1500ST |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| 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 Silverado 1500 | Dodge Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $36,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ST $20,610 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $37,100 MSRP | ST $20,910 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $40,200 MSRP | ST $24,665 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $42,600 MSRP | ST $28,510 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $42,900 MSRP | ST $25,065 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $41,500 MSRP | ST $25,365 MSRP |
| 7 | Work Truck $41,700 MSRP | ST $29,075 MSRP |
| 8 | Work Truck $43,500 MSRP | ST $31,730 MSRP |
| 9 | Work Truck $45,900 MSRP | SLT $24,855 MSRP |
| 10 | Work Truck $46,200 MSRP | SLT $25,155 MSRP |
| 11 | Custom $42,400 MSRP | SLT $28,865 MSRP |
| 12 | Custom $44,700 MSRP | SLT $31,020 MSRP |
| 13 | Custom $45,700 MSRP | SLT $28,425 MSRP |
| 14 | Custom $48,100 MSRP | SLT $28,725 MSRP |
| 15 | Custom $48,400 MSRP | SLT $32,085 MSRP |
| 16 | LT $47,900 MSRP | SLT $34,240 MSRP |
| 17 | LT $50,300 MSRP | Laramie $36,880 MSRP |
| 18 | LT $50,600 MSRP | Laramie $39,035 MSRP |
| 19 | LT $51,200 MSRP | Laramie $40,495 MSRP |
| 20 | LT $53,600 MSRP | Laramie $42,650 MSRP |
| 21 | LT $53,900 MSRP | — |
| 22 | LT Fleet $48,500 MSRP | — |
| 23 | LT Fleet $50,900 MSRP | — |
| 24 | RST $51,300 MSRP | — |
| 25 | RST $52,200 MSRP | — |
| 26 | RST $54,600 MSRP | — |
| 27 | RST $54,900 MSRP | — |
| 28 | Custom Trail Boss $52,800 MSRP | — |
| 29 | Custom Trail Boss $53,100 MSRP | — |
| 30 | LTZ $58,000 MSRP | — |
| 31 | LTZ $61,300 MSRP | — |
| 32 | LTZ $61,600 MSRP | — |
| 33 | LT Trail Boss $59,600 MSRP | — |
| 34 | LT Trail Boss $59,900 MSRP | — |
| 35 | High Country $62,900 MSRP | — |
| 36 | High Country $66,400 MSRP | — |
| 37 | High Country $66,700 MSRP | — |
| 38 | ZR2 $71,700 MSRP | — |
