Body | Regular Cab 6.5ft bed | Regular Cab 8ft bed | Extended Cab 6.5ft bed | Extended Cab 8ft bed | Crew Cab 6.5ft bed |
Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 140.5 in | 140.0 in | 160.5 in | 160.5 in |
Length | 207.7 in | 229.7 in | 227.7 in | 249.7 in | 247.7 in |
Width | 79.5 in | 79.5 in | 79.5 in | 79.5 in | 79.5 in |
Height | 73.6 in | 73.4 in | 74.0 in | 73.8 in | 74.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4560 lb. | 4785 lb. | 4952 lb. | 5065 lb. | 5982 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 35.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | 35.0 gal. | 35.0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 40.8 in | 40.8 in | 40.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 67.1 in | 67.1 in | 67.0 in | 67.0 in | 67.0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.9 in | 64.9 in | 64.9 in | 64.9 in | 64.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.0 in | 41.0 in | 41.0 in | 41.0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 40.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 66.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 64.6 in | 64.6 in | 64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 44.2 in |
Total Legroom | 41 in (over 1 rows) | 41 in (over 1 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 85.2 in (over 2 rows) |
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
6 way power seat, all guages are easily readable, & all control switches are within easy reach. see full Dodge Ram 1500 review |
2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Large seat, raised high enough for a 5 foot 4 inch person to see the road well see full Dodge Ram 1500 review |
Trim | ST | SLT | Laramie | SRT10 |
Standard Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v 215 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 235 hp@4800 300 lb-ft@3200 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 235 hp@4800 300 lb-ft@3200 | 8.3L V10 OHV-2v 510 hp@5600 535 lb-ft@4200 |
Optional Engine(s) | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 235 hp@4800 300 lb-ft@3200 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5400 375 lb-ft@4200 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5400 375 lb-ft@4200 |   |
  | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5400 375 lb-ft@4200 |   |   |   |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |   |   |
  | 5-speed automatic |   |   |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | AWD w/low range | AWD w/low range |   |
  |   | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |   |
Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires | 305/40R22 tires |
Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/55R20 tires |   |
  |   | 275/55R20 tires |   |   |
  |   | 275/70R17 tires |   |   |
Trim | ST | SLT | Laramie |
Standard Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v 215 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 235 hp@4800 300 lb-ft@3200 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 235 hp@4800 300 lb-ft@3200 |
Optional Engine(s) | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 235 hp@4800 300 lb-ft@3200 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5400 375 lb-ft@4200 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5400 375 lb-ft@4200 |
  | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5400 375 lb-ft@4200 |   |   |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |   |
  | 5-speed automatic |   |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | AWD w/low range | AWD w/low range |
  |   | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires |
Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires |   |
  |   | 275/70R17 tires |   |
Trim | ST Quad Cab | SLT Quad Cab | Laramie Quad Cab | SRT10 Quad Cab |
Standard Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v 215 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 235 hp@4800 300 lb-ft@3200 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 235 hp@4800 300 lb-ft@3200 | 8.3L V10 OHV-2v 510 hp@5600 535 lb-ft@4200 |
Optional Engine(s) | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 235 hp@4800 300 lb-ft@3200 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5400 375 lb-ft@4200 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5400 375 lb-ft@4200 |   |
  | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5400 375 lb-ft@4200 |   |   |   |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |   |   |
  | 5-speed automatic |   |   |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | AWD w/low range | AWD w/low range |   |
  |   | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |   |
Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires | 305/40R22 tires |
Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/55R20 tires |   |
  |   | 275/55R20 tires |   |   |
  |   | 275/70R17 tires |   |   |
Trim | ST Quad Cab | SLT Quad Cab | Laramie Quad Cab |
Standard Engine | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 235 hp@4800 300 lb-ft@3200 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 235 hp@4800 300 lb-ft@3200 | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 235 hp@4800 300 lb-ft@3200 |
Optional Engine(s) | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5400 375 lb-ft@4200 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5400 375 lb-ft@4200 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5400 375 lb-ft@4200 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires |
Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires |   |
Trim | SLT Mega Cab | Laramie Mega Cab |
Standard Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5400 375 lb-ft@4200 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5400 375 lb-ft@4200 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Standard Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires |
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Two Words...HEMI PERFORMANCE!! see full Dodge Ram 1500 review |
2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
345 horse power, 375 ft pounds of torque, great for pulling travel trailer. see full Dodge Ram 1500 review |
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