Compare the2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500VS 2024 Ram 1500

The Silverado 1500’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the Ram 1500.

Both the Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 offer rear cross-traffic warning, but the Silverado 1500 with Rear Cross Traffic Alert also has Rear Cross Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Ram 1500’s Rear Cross Path Detection doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Silverado 1500 and the Ram 1500 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, blind spot warning systems and around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is safer than the Ram 1500:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is safer than the Ram 1500:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Silverado 1500’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Ram 1500’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 20 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are Ram dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Silverado 1500’s warranty.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Silverado 1500 has a standard 220-amp alternator. The Ram 1500’s standard 160-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Ram vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Ram is rated below average.

The Silverado 1500 has more powerful engines than the Ram 1500:

The Silverado 1500’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 224 lbs.-ft. more torque (495 vs. 271) than the Ram 1500’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6 hybrid. The Silverado 1500’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 85 lbs.-ft. more torque (495 vs. 410) than the Ram 1500’s optional 5.7 V8 hybrid.

As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 V8 is faster than the Ram 1500 V8 hybrid gas:

On the EPA test cycle the Silverado 1500 gets better mileage than the Ram 1500:

Regardless of its engine, the Silverado 1500’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. Ram only offers an automatic engine start/stop system on the Ram 1500 eTORQUE/Diesel.

A 10-speed automatic is available on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Ram 1500.

The Silverado 1500 stops shorter than the Ram 1500:

The Silverado 1500 offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Ram 1500’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Silverado 1500’s wheelbase is longer than on the Ram 1500:

The Silverado 1500 Short Box LT Trail Boss Crew Cab handles at .73 G’s, while the Ram 1500 short bed Rebel Crew Cab 4x4 pulls only .68 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Silverado 1500 Short Box LT Trail Boss Crew Cab executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.1 seconds quicker than the Ram 1500 short bed Rebel Crew Cab 4x4 (28.7 seconds @ .6 average G’s vs. 29.8 seconds @ .57 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Silverado 1500 Standard Bed Regular Cab’s turning circle is 4.4 feet tighter than the Ram 1500 standard bed Quad Cab w/20” Wheels’ (40.7 feet vs. 45.1 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Silverado 1500 Short Box Crew Cab Lifted has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Ram 1500 short bed Crew Cab w/Air Suspension (11.2 vs. 10.8 inches), allowing the Silverado 1500 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 350 pounds less than the Ram 1500.

The Silverado 1500 Standard Bed Regular Cab is 1 foot, 6 inches shorter than the Ram 1500 standard bed Quad Cab, making the Silverado 1500 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Silverado 1500 Double Cab has 2.1 inches more front headroom, 3.6 inches more front legroom and .7 inches more rear headroom than the Ram 1500 Quad Cab.

The Silverado 1500 Crew Cab has 2.1 inches more front headroom, 3.6 inches more front legroom and .3 inches more rear headroom than the Ram 1500 Crew Cab.

The Silverado 1500 Double Cab has a much larger cargo box than the Ram 1500 Quad Cab shortbed (72.7 vs. 61.5 cubic feet).

The Silverado 1500 Crew Cab shortbed has a much larger cargo box than the Ram 1500 Crew Cab shortbed (62.9 vs. 53.9 cubic feet). The Silverado 1500 Crew Cab longbed has a much larger cargo box than the Ram 1500 Crew Cab longbed (71.7 vs. 61.5 cubic feet).

The Silverado 1500’s cargo box is larger than the Ram 1500’s in almost every dimension:

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a standard CornerStep, which allows for much easier access to the cargo area. A rear cargo step costs extra on the Ram 1500.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the Silverado 1500 offers an optional power cargo door, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The Ram 1500 doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

The Silverado 1500’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Ram 1500’s (8900 vs. 6120 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Ram 1500 standard bed Quad Cab is only 12750 pounds. The Silverado 1500 Standard Box Double Cab offers up to a 13400 lbs. towing capacity.

While the Ram 1500 standard bed Quad Cab HFE can only tow 6760, any Silverado 1500 can tow a minimum of 8900 pounds.

The Silverado 1500 has a higher standard payload capacity than the Ram 1500:

The Silverado 1500 has higher optional payload capacities than the Ram 1500:

The Silverado 1500 ZR2/LTZ/High Country’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Ram 1500 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Silverado 1500’s standard front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Ram 1500’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully.

On a hot day the Silverado 1500’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Ram 1500 can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes in regular cab, extended cab and crew cab bodystyles; the Ram 1500 isn’t available as a regular cab.

Insurance will cost less for the Silverado 1500 owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Silverado 1500 will cost $650 less than the Ram 1500 over a five-year period.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will be $69 to $1677 less than for the Ram 1500.

Motor Trend performed a comparison test in its September 2023 issue and they ranked the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Short Box LT Trail Boss Crew Cab higher than the Ram 1500 short bed Rebel Crew Cab 4x4.

The Chevrolet Silverado outsold the Ram Pickup by 22% during 2023.