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Chevrolet SSR vs Dodge Ram 1500

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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Overview

SpecChevrolet SSRBaseDodge Ram 1500ST
Selected trimBaseST
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Regular Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20062010

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet SSRBaseDodge Ram 1500ST
MSRP$39,240$20,610 (best)
Lowest listing price$18,779 (best)—
Median listing price$26,740 (best)—
Highest listing price$35,350 (best)—
For sale now4 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet SSRBaseDodge Ram 1500ST
Combined MPG15 MPG16 MPG (best)
City MPG14 MPG14 MPG
Highway MPG18 MPG20 MPG (best)
Fuel tank25 gal26 gal (best)

Performance

SpecChevrolet SSRBaseDodge Ram 1500ST
Horsepower395 hp (best)215 hp
Torque400 lb-ft (best)235 lb-ft
Engine size6 L (best)3.7 L
CylindersV8V6

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet SSRBaseDodge Ram 1500ST
Seating2 seats3 seats (best)
Doors22
Cargo volume22.5 cu ft (best)—
Towing capacity2,500 lbs9,100 lbs (best)
Payload1,349 lbs1,480 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,701 lbs4,545 lbs (best)
Ground clearance6.1 in9 in (best)
Wheelbase116 in120.5 in (best)
Length191.5 in209 in (best)
Width78.6 in79.4 in (best)
Height63.8 in74.6 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet SSRBaseDodge Ram 1500ST
Frontal crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)1 (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.

TrimChevrolet SSRDodge Ram 1500
1

Base

$39,240 MSRP(Currently comparing)

ST

$20,610 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2—

ST

$20,910 MSRP

3—

ST

$24,665 MSRP

4—

ST

$28,510 MSRP

5—

ST

$25,065 MSRP

6—

ST

$25,365 MSRP

7—

ST

$29,075 MSRP

8—

ST

$31,730 MSRP

9—

SLT

$24,855 MSRP

10—

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

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Chevrolet SSR vs Dodge Ram 1500 FAQ

Which is better: 2006 Chevrolet SSR or 2010 Dodge Ram 1500?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2006 Chevrolet SSR vs 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2006 Chevrolet SSR or 2010 Dodge Ram 1500?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 starts lower at $20,610. Live Chevrolet SSR listings start at $18,779.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2006 Chevrolet SSR or 2010 Dodge Ram 1500?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (20,610).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2006 Chevrolet SSR or 2010 Dodge Ram 1500?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (16).
Which has better horsepower: 2006 Chevrolet SSR or 2010 Dodge Ram 1500?
The 2006 Chevrolet SSR leads on horsepower in this comparison (395).
Which has better seats: 2006 Chevrolet SSR or 2010 Dodge Ram 1500?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2006 Chevrolet SSR or 2010 Dodge Ram 1500?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (10,450).