Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Dodge Ram 2500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2010 Dodge Ram 2500
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge Ram 2500ST |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge Ram 2500ST |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $36,900 | $27,215 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $4,995 (best) | $9,990 |
| Median listing price | $50,854 | $18,990 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $98,910 | $23,599 (best) |
| For sale now | 1,368 (best) | 3 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge Ram 2500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 18 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal | 35 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge Ram 2500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 383 hp (best) |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft (best) | 400 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 5.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge Ram 2500ST |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 9,100 lbs | 13,450 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 2,250 lbs | 3,160 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,410 lbs (best) | 5,492 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in (best) | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.5 in | 140.5 in (best) |
| Length | 210.9 in | 231 in (best) |
| Width | 81.1 in (best) | 78.9 in |
| Height | 75.7 in (best) | 73.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Dodge Ram 2500ST |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 (best) | 4 |
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 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $36,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ST $27,215 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $37,100 MSRP | ST $30,465 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $40,200 MSRP | ST $30,665 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $42,600 MSRP | ST $30,190 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $42,900 MSRP | ST $33,860 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $41,500 MSRP | ST $34,060 MSRP |
| 7 | Work Truck $41,700 MSRP | SLT $30,360 MSRP |
| 8 | Work Truck $43,500 MSRP | SLT $35,215 MSRP |
| 9 | Work Truck $45,900 MSRP | SLT $35,415 MSRP |
| 10 | Work Truck $46,200 MSRP | SLT $35,915 MSRP |
| 11 | Custom $42,400 MSRP | SLT $33,575 MSRP |
| 12 | Custom $44,700 MSRP | SLT $38,480 MSRP |
| 13 | Custom $45,700 MSRP | SLT $38,680 MSRP |
| 14 | Custom $48,100 MSRP | SLT $39,180 MSRP |
| 15 | Custom $48,400 MSRP | Laramie $39,290 MSRP |
| 16 | LT $47,900 MSRP | Laramie $39,490 MSRP |
| 17 | LT $50,300 MSRP | Laramie $39,990 MSRP |
| 18 | LT $50,600 MSRP | Laramie $42,450 MSRP |
| 19 | LT $51,200 MSRP | Laramie $42,650 MSRP |
| 20 | LT $53,600 MSRP | Laramie $43,150 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 | — |
Live inventory
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Dodge Ram 2500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 starts lower at $27,215. Live Chevrolet Silverado 1500 listings start at $4,995. Live Dodge Ram 2500 listings start at $9,990.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,215).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
- The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (383).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,450).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall); Dodge Ram 2500 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).