Compare 2016 RAM 1500 specifications by trim levels

1500 is a 5-seat Truck from RAM, which first hit the market back in 2012.

With the price tag ranging from $30,100 to $39,275, the RAM 1500 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Dodge Ram 1500.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The RAM 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of 8210 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The RAM 1500 boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 22 to 25 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 79.40mm x 229.00mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2016 RAM 1500

  • Fuel Tank: 26 gal

  • Wheelbase: 140 in

  • MPG: 17 city/25 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec

  • Ground clearance: 8.7 in

  • Engine: 3.6L V-6

  • Towing: 4680 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 4680 lbs

  • Curb: 4852 lbs

  • Tires: P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS

  • Passenger capacity: 5 - 6

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 229 x 79.4 x 77.2



2016 RAM 1500 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The RAM 1500 is offered in 7 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about RAM 1500 safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the RAM 1500 specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Truck

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Engine 3.6L V-6,3.0L V-6,5.7L V-8 DOHC

    • Horsepower 240 hp @ 3600 –
      395 hp @ 5600

    • Torque 269 lb-ft. –
      420 lb-ft. @ 3,000

    • Charge system intercooled turbo

    • Transmission 8-spd auto w/OD

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.6 - 9.4 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 14.7 - 17 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 229 in

    • Width 79.4 in

    • Height 77.2 in

    • Wheelbase 140 in

    • Curb Weight 4852 lbs

    • GVWR 6800 lbs

    • Towing capacity 4680 lbs

    • Ground clearance 8.7 in

    • Turning radius 22.6 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 6

    • Passenger volume 117

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 26 gal

    • City 15 - 17 mpg

    • Combined 19 - 21 mpg

    • Highway 22 - 25 mpg

    • Highway range 572 - 650 mi

    • WARRANTY

    • Powertrain Warranty 60 months/60,000 miles mths/miles



Specifications

Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Exterior length
229.0 " in 229.0 " in 229.0 " in 229.0 " in
Exterior body width
79.4 " in 79.4 " in 79.4 " in 79.4 " in
Exterior height
77.2 " in 77.2 " in 77.2 " in 77.9 " in
Horsepower
305 @ 6,400 rpm 240 @ 3,600 rpm 305 @ 6,400 rpm 395 @ 5,600 rpm
Torque
269 @ 4,175 rpm 420 @ 2,000 rpm 269 @ 4,175 rpm 410 @ 3,950 rpm
Fuel economy - city
17 mpg 17 mpg 15 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
25 mpg 25 mpg 22 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.4 seconds 9.4 seconds 7.4 seconds 6.6 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.8 seconds 17.0 seconds 15.8 seconds 14.7 seconds
1/4 mile speed
91 mph 81 mph 91 mph 98 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
.7 .7 .7 .7
Slalom speed
54 mph 54 mph 54 mph 54 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.78/3.27 " 3.27/3.62 " 3.78/3.27 " 3.92/3.58 "
Curb weight
4,852 lbs. 5,337 lbs. 4,905 lbs. 5,218 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
6,800 lbs. 6,945 lbs. 6,800 lbs. 6,900 lbs.
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3,700 lbs. 3,700 lbs. 3,700 lbs. 3,700 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3,900 lbs. 3,900 lbs. 3,900 lbs. 3,900 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
4,680 lbs. 7,950 lbs. 4,620 lbs. 8,210 lbs.
Wheelbase
140.0 " in 140.0 " in 140.0 " in 140.0 " in
Front track
68.0 " 68.0 " 68.0 " 68.6 "
Rear track
67.5 " 67.5 " 67.5 " 68.0 "
Turning radius
22.6 '' 22.6 '' 22.6 '' 22.5 ''
Ground clearance
9.0 " in 9.0 " in 9.0 " in 9.6 " in
Front legroom
41.0 " in 41.0 " in 41.0 " in 41.0 " in
Rear legroom
34.7 " in 34.7 " in 34.7 " in 34.7 " in
Front headroom
41.0 " in 41.0 " in 41.0 " in 41.0 " in
Rear headroom
39.7 " in 39.7 " in 39.7 " in 39.7 " in
Front hip room
63.2 " in 63.2 " in 63.2 " in 63.2 " in
Rear hip room
62.9 " in 62.9 " in 62.9 " in 62.9 " in
Front shoulder room
66.0 " in 66.0 " in 66.0 " in 66.0 " in
Rear shoulder room
65.7 " in 65.7 " in 65.7 " in 65.7 " in
Passenger volume
117 cu.ft. 117 cu.ft. 117 cu.ft. 117 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
26.0 gal. 26.0 gal. 26.0 gal. 26.0 gal.
Payload
1,950 lbs. 1,610 lbs. 1,900 lbs. 1,680 lbs.
Maximum GCWR
9,850 lbs. 13,750 lbs. 9,850 lbs. 13,800 lbs.
Exterior box length
76.3 " 76.3 " 76.3 " 76.3 "
Pickup box minimum width
51.0 " 51.0 " 51.0 " 51.0 "
Pickup box depth
20.1 " 20.1 " 20.1 " 20.1 "

Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Exterior length
229.0 " in 229.0 " in 229.0 " in
Exterior body width
79.4 " in 79.4 " in 79.4 " in
Exterior height
77.9 " in 77.7 " in 77.7 " in
Horsepower
305 @ 6,400 rpm 305 @ 6,400 rpm 305 @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
269 @ 4,175 rpm 269 @ 4,175 rpm 269 @ 4,175 rpm
Fuel economy - city
17 mpg 16 mpg 16 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
25 mpg 23 mpg 23 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.4 seconds 6.6 seconds 6.6 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.8 seconds 15.1 seconds 15.1 seconds
1/4 mile speed
91 mph 90 mph 90 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
.7 .7 .7
Slalom speed
54 mph 54 mph 54 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.78/3.27 " 3.78/3.27 " 3.78/3.27 "
Curb weight
5,057 lbs. 5,037 lbs. 5,081 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
6,800 lbs. 6,800 lbs. 6,800 lbs.
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3,700 lbs. 3,900 lbs. 3,900 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3,900 lbs. 3,900 lbs. 3,900 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
4,480 lbs. 4,490 lbs. 4,450 lbs.
Wheelbase
140.0 " in 140.0 " in 140.0 " in
Front track
68.6 " 68.2 " 68.2 "
Rear track
68.0 " 67.5 " 67.5 "
Turning radius
22.5 '' 22.7 '' 22.7 ''
Ground clearance
9.6 " in 9.2 " in 9.2 " in
Front legroom
41.0 " in 41.0 " in 41.0 " in
Rear legroom
34.7 " in 34.7 " in 34.7 " in
Front headroom
41.0 " in 41.0 " in 41.0 " in
Rear headroom
39.7 " in 39.7 " in 39.7 " in
Front hip room
63.2 " in 63.2 " in 63.2 " in
Rear hip room
62.9 " in 62.9 " in 62.9 " in
Front shoulder room
66.0 " in 66.0 " in 66.0 " in
Rear shoulder room
65.7 " in 65.7 " in 65.7 " in
Passenger volume
117 cu.ft. 117 cu.ft. 117 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
26.0 gal. 26.0 gal. 26.0 gal.
Payload
1,740 lbs. 1,760 lbs. 1,720 lbs.
Maximum GCWR
9,850 lbs. 9,850 lbs. 9,850 lbs.
Exterior box length
76.3 " 76.3 " 76.3 "
Pickup box minimum width
51.0 " 51.0 " 51.0 "
Pickup box depth
20.1 " 20.1 " 20.1 "

Interior Features

Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Air conditioning, front
manual manual manual dual zone automatic
Clock
in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display
Cupholders
front front front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
urethane urethane urethane urethane
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 3
Overhead console
mini mini mini
Floor mats
rubber front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power power
Rear windows
power power power power
1-touch window up
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
1-touch window down
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Instrumentation
analog analog analog analog
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade fade
Rear view mirror
day-night day-night day-night auto-dimming day-night
Steering wheel material
urethane urethane urethane leather
Lighter elements
front front front
Floor console
full full
Lighting - map lights
front front
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
passenger driver and passenger
Seatback storage pockets
2
Adjustable pedals
power

Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Air conditioning, front
dual zone automatic manual manual
Clock
in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display
Cupholders
front and rear front front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
urethane urethane urethane
12V DC power outlet
3 2 2
Overhead console
mini mini mini
Floor console
full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear rubber front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power
Rear windows
power power power
1-touch window up
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
1-touch window down
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Instrumentation
analog analog analog
Lighting - map lights
front front
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
auto-dimming day-night day-night day-night
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger passenger
Seatback storage pockets
2 2
Steering wheel material
leather urethane urethane
Lighter elements
front front front
Adjustable pedals
power

Exterior Features

Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Antenna
fixed fixed fixed fixed
Body material
galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
black black chrome body-colored
Fog/driving lights
front front front front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
tailgate tailgate tailgate tailgate
Tinted windows
deep deep deep deep
Rear window type
fixed fixed power power
Mirrors
dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote
Front tires
P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS P275/60SR20.0 BSW AS P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS P275/60SR20.0 OWL AS
Wheels
17" argent styled steel 20" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum 20" polished aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
full-size steel full-size aluminum full-size steel full-size steel
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Pickup box
regular regular regular regular
Pickup truck tonneau cover
soft soft soft soft
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Bodyside mouldings
chrome
Mirrors, auto dimming
driver and passenger driver and passenger

Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Antenna
fixed fixed fixed
Body material
galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum
Paint
clearcoat lower accent two-tone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
chrome black chrome
Fog/driving lights
front front front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
tailgate tailgate tailgate
Tinted windows
deep deep deep
Rear window type
power fixed power
Mirrors
dual power remote w/tilt down dual power remote dual power remote
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P275/60SR20.0 BSW AS P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels
20" aluminum 17" argent styled steel 17" silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
full-size steel full-size steel full-size steel
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Bodyside mouldings
chrome chrome
Mirrors, auto dimming
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Pickup box
regular regular regular
Pickup truck tonneau cover
soft soft soft

Seats

Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Front seat type
split-bench split-bench split-bench bucket
Standard seating
6 passengers 6 passengers 6 passengers 5 passengers
Front driver seat direction controls
4-way 4-way 4-way 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way
Front armrests
center center center center
Front head restraints
adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable
Rear seats
full bench full bench full bench 60-40 split-bench
Rear head restraints
2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable
Seat trim
vinyl vinyl cloth cloth
Lumbar support
driver driver
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Cooled front seats
driver and passenger

Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Front seat type
split-bench split-bench split-bench
Standard seating
6 passengers 6 passengers 6 passengers
Front driver seat direction controls
8-way power 4-way 4-way
Front passenger seat direction controls
4-way power 4-way 4-way
Lumbar support
driver and passenger driver
Front armrests
center center center
Front head restraints
adjustable adjustable adjustable
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory
driver
Rear seats
60-40 split-bench full bench full bench
Rear head restraints
2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable
Seat trim
leather vinyl cloth
Cooled front seats
driver and passenger

Entertainment System

Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Radio
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
console mounted single console mounted single console mounted single
Speakers
6 6 6 6
1st row LCD screen
1 1 2
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation

Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Radio
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
console mounted single console mounted single console mounted single
Speakers
10 performance 6 6
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
2 1 1

Safety and Security Features

Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Height adjustable seatbelts
front front front front
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front front
Headlights
halogen halogen halogen halogen
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power power power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Ignition disable
Sentry Key Sentry Key Sentry Key Sentry Key
Parking assist
Parksense Parksense Parksense

Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Height adjustable seatbelts
front front front
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front
Headlights
halogen halogen halogen
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power power with 2 stage unlock
Ignition disable
Sentry Key Sentry Key Sentry Key
Parking assist
Parksense Parksense Parksense

Mechanical Features

Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Engine
3.6L V-6 3.0L V-6 3.6L V-6 5.7L V-8
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC DOHC OHV
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
rear-wheel rear-wheel rear-wheel rear-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular regular regular
Front suspension type
short and long arm short and long arm short and long arm short and long arm
Front shocks
heavy duty heavy duty heavy duty heavy duty
Front springs
coil coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
heavy duty heavy duty heavy duty heavy duty
Rear springs
coil coil coil coil
Transmission
8-spd auto w/OD 8-spd auto w/OD 8-spd auto w/OD 8-spd auto w/OD
Axle ratio
3.21 3.55 3.21 3.21
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo
Height adjustable suspension
automatic w/driver control automatic w/driver control
Automatic level control
4-corner 4-corner

Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Engine
3.6L V-6 3.6L V-6 3.6L V-6
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC DOHC
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
rear-wheel four-wheel four-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular regular
Front suspension type
short and long arm short and long arm short and long arm
Front shocks
heavy duty heavy duty heavy duty
Front springs
coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
heavy duty heavy duty heavy duty
Rear springs
coil coil coil
Transmission
8-spd auto w/OD 8-spd auto w/OD 8-spd auto w/OD
Axle ratio
3.21 3.21 3.21
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo
4WD shift
electronic electronic
Height adjustable suspension
automatic w/driver control automatic w/driver control
Automatic level control
4-corner 4-corner

Other Specs

Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Maximum towing capacity
4680 lbs. 7950 lbs. 4620 lbs. 8210 lbs.

Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB

Horsepower rpm
6400 6400 6400
Maximum towing capacity
4480 lbs. 4490 lbs. 4450 lbs.