Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ram 1500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ram 1500
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | Express |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Quad Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $36,900 (best) | $42,375 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $0 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $54,338 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $85,375 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 46 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal | 26 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 305 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft (best) | 269 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 9,100 lbs (best) | 7,660 lbs |
| Payload | 2,250 lbs | 2,365 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,410 lbs (best) | 4,836 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 126.5 in | 141 in (best) |
| Length | 210.9 in | 229 in (best) |
| Width | 81.1 in | 82 in (best) |
| Height | 75.7 in | 78 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 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 Silverado 1500 | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $36,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Express $42,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $37,100 MSRP | Express $45,125 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $40,200 MSRP | Express $48,265 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $42,600 MSRP | Express $45,775 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $42,900 MSRP | Express $48,525 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $41,500 MSRP | Express $51,665 MSRP |
| 7 | Work Truck $41,700 MSRP | Tradesman $42,375 MSRP |
| 8 | Work Truck $43,500 MSRP | Tradesman $45,125 MSRP |
| 9 | Work Truck $45,900 MSRP | Tradesman $48,265 MSRP |
| 10 | Work Truck $46,200 MSRP | Tradesman $45,775 MSRP |
| 11 | Custom $42,400 MSRP | Tradesman $48,525 MSRP |
| 12 | Custom $44,700 MSRP | Tradesman $51,665 MSRP |
| 13 | Custom $45,700 MSRP | Big Horn $47,630 MSRP |
| 14 | Custom $48,100 MSRP | Big Horn $50,380 MSRP |
| 15 | Custom $48,400 MSRP | Big Horn $53,520 MSRP |
| 16 | LT $47,900 MSRP | Big Horn $51,030 MSRP |
| 17 | LT $50,300 MSRP | Big Horn $53,780 MSRP |
| 18 | LT $50,600 MSRP | Big Horn $56,920 MSRP |
| 19 | LT $51,200 MSRP | Lone Star $47,630 MSRP |
| 20 | LT $53,600 MSRP | Lone Star $50,380 MSRP |
| 21 | LT $53,900 MSRP | Lone Star $53,520 MSRP |
| 22 | LT Fleet $48,500 MSRP | Lone Star $51,030 MSRP |
| 23 | LT Fleet $50,900 MSRP | Lone Star $53,780 MSRP |
| 24 | RST $51,300 MSRP | Lone Star $56,920 MSRP |
| 25 | RST $52,200 MSRP | Warlock $48,525 MSRP |
| 26 | RST $54,600 MSRP | Laramie $61,680 MSRP |
| 27 | RST $54,900 MSRP | Laramie $65,080 MSRP |
| 28 | Custom Trail Boss $52,800 MSRP | Laramie $65,525 MSRP |
| 29 | Custom Trail Boss $53,100 MSRP | Rebel $65,645 MSRP |
| 30 | LTZ $58,000 MSRP | RHO $74,995 MSRP |
| 31 | LTZ $61,300 MSRP | Limited $76,605 MSRP |
| 32 | LTZ $61,600 MSRP | Limited $76,905 MSRP |
| 33 | LT Trail Boss $59,600 MSRP | Longhorn $76,605 MSRP |
| 34 | LT Trail Boss $59,900 MSRP | Longhorn $76,905 MSRP |
| 35 | High Country $62,900 MSRP | Tungsten $89,000 MSRP |
| 36 | High Country $66,400 MSRP | — |
| 37 | High Country $66,700 MSRP | — |
| 38 | ZR2 $71,700 MSRP | — |
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