2020 RAM 1500 vs 2020 RAM 2500
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MSRP$28,200 | MSRP$33,895 |
Listings427 | Listings64 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.8 out of 10 |
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2020 RAM 1500 Reviews SummaryA full redesign for the 2019 model year left a significant bit of tech on the table for the increasingly popular Ram 1500 pickup truck: the EcoDiesel 3.0-litre engine. Ram was once the only option for a half-ton diesel pickup, but emissions certification problems resulted in Ram pulling the diesel engine a few years ago. The engineers at Ram have been hard at work updating it ever since. Although the EcoDiesel wasn’t ready for 2019, it’s now available for any 2020 Ram 1500 trim, so it seems it was well worth the wait. With 80% new parts, the EcoDiesel's improvements to power, efficiency, and delivery all mean that Ram is fighting hard to change minds about North America’s least-loved engine type. | |
2020 RAM 2500 Reviews SummaryHeavy-duty pickup trucks are all about headroom. It's packing a half-ton of timber in the bed without feeling a thing in the cab, or pulling 3,500 kilos and knowing there's more than double that in reserve. While it's acceptable to max out a light-duty truck on occasion, doing so puts excessive stress on the powertrain, brakes, and tires. Full-size trucks like the 2020 Ram 2500 are flashier and monstrous in size, but their posture is serious. If your life requires a truck like this, then I’d recommend you indulge in the Ram’s top-grade luxury, technology, and capability. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 305 hp V6 | Engine |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City17 | MPG City |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 305 hp V6 | Engine Name6.4L 410 hp V8 |
Torque269 lb-ft @ 4175 rpm | Torque429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower410 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity3 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length98.3 in | Bed Length98.3 in |
Curb Weight4697 lbs | Curb Weight5988 lbs |
Height74.4 in | Height78.0 in |
Length231.0 in | Length232.0 in |
Width79.4 in | Width83.5 in |
Wheelbase140.5 in | Wheelbase140.0 in |
Maximum Payload1900 lbs | Maximum Payload4010 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity10680 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity19680 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity4750 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity15040 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,200 | $33,895 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | A full redesign for the 2019 model year left a significant bit of tech on the table for the increasingly popular Ram 1500 pickup truck: the EcoDiesel 3.0-litre engine. Ram was once the only option for a half-ton diesel pickup, but emissions certification problems resulted in Ram pulling the diesel engine a few years ago. The engineers at Ram have been hard at work updating it ever since. Although the EcoDiesel wasn’t ready for 2019, it’s now available for any 2020 Ram 1500 trim, so it seems it was well worth the wait. With 80% new parts, the EcoDiesel's improvements to power, efficiency, and delivery all mean that Ram is fighting hard to change minds about North America’s least-loved engine type. | Heavy-duty pickup trucks are all about headroom. It's packing a half-ton of timber in the bed without feeling a thing in the cab, or pulling 3,500 kilos and knowing there's more than double that in reserve. While it's acceptable to max out a light-duty truck on occasion, doing so puts excessive stress on the powertrain, brakes, and tires. Full-size trucks like the 2020 Ram 2500 are flashier and monstrous in size, but their posture is serious. If your life requires a truck like this, then I’d recommend you indulge in the Ram’s top-grade luxury, technology, and capability. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 305 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 17 | |
MPG Highway | 25 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 305 hp V6 | 6.4L 410 hp V8 |
Torque | 269 lb-ft @ 4175 rpm | 429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6400 rpm | 410 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | |
MPG Highway | 25 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 98.3 in | 98.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4697 lbs | 5988 lbs |
Height | 74.4 in | 78.0 in |
Length | 231.0 in | 232.0 in |
Width | 79.4 in | 83.5 in |
Wheelbase | 140.5 in | 140.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1900 lbs | 4010 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 10680 lbs | 19680 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 4750 lbs | 15040 lbs |
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