Dodge Ram 1500 Van vs Dodge Ram 3500 Van
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500 Van1500 | Dodge Ram 3500 Van3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 1500 | 3500 |
| Body style | Van | Ext Van |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2003 | 2003 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500 Van1500 | Dodge Ram 3500 Van3500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,035 (best) | $23,265 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500 Van1500 | Dodge Ram 3500 Van3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 13 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 15 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal | 35 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500 Van1500 | Dodge Ram 3500 Van3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 225 hp (best) |
| Torque | 225 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.9 L | 5.2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500 Van1500 | Dodge Ram 3500 Van3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 200 cu ft | 238.9 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 5,950 lbs | 8,550 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 2,410 lbs | 3,950 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,192 lbs (best) | 4,733 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.7 in (best) | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 127.4 in (best) |
| Length | 192.6 in | 208.5 in (best) |
| Width | 78.8 in | 78.8 in |
| Height | 79.7 in | 79.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500 Van1500 | Dodge Ram 3500 Van3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Dodge Ram 1500 Van | Dodge Ram 3500 Van |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1500 $20,035 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 3500 $23,265 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 1500 $20,080 MSRP | 3500 Maxi $23,810 MSRP |
| 3 | 1500 Maxi $22,190 MSRP | — |