Body | Regular Cab 6.5ft bed | Regular Cab 8ft bed | Extended Cab 6.5ft bed | Crew Cab 5.5ft bed | Crew Cab 6.5ft bed |
Wheelbase | 3,061 mm | 3,569 mm | 3,569 mm | 3,569 mm | 3,797 mm |
Length | 5,309 mm | 5,867 mm | 5,817 mm | 5,817 mm | 6,043 mm |
Width | 2,017 mm | 2,017 mm | 2,017 mm | 2,017 mm | 2,017 mm |
Height | 1,895 mm | 1,890 mm | 1,961 mm | 1,953 mm | 1,969 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,053 kg | 2,134 kg | 2,235 kg | 2,258 kg | 2,281 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 121 L | 98 L | 98 L | 98 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,013 mm | 1,041 mm | 1,041 mm | 1,041 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,676 mm | 1,676 mm | 1,676 mm | 1,676 mm | 1,676 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,598 mm | 1,598 mm | 1,605 mm | 1,605 mm | 1,605 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,041 mm | 1,041 mm | 1,041 mm | 1,041 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 0 mm | 1,008 mm | 1,013 mm | 1,013 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 0 mm | 1,669 mm | 1,669 mm | 1,669 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 0 mm | 1,598 mm | 1,605 mm | 1,605 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 0 mm | 881 mm | 1,024 mm | 1,024 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,041 mm (over 1 row) | 1,041 mm (over 1 row) | 1,923 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) |
2013 Ram 1500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 215-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
This truck inset made for comfort. The headrests intrude big time on this. If your going on long trips in this truck remove the headrests it actually more comfortable that way. see full Ram 1500 review |
Trim | Tradesman | Express | SLT | HFE | R/T | Sport |
Standard Engine | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 231 kW@5650 447 Nm@3950 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 227 kW@6400 365 Nm@4175 | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 227 kW@6400 365 Nm@4175 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 |
Optional Engine(s) | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 227 kW@6400 365 Nm@4175 |   | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 |   |   |   |
  | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 |   |   |   |   |   |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | 4WD w/low range |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |   |   |   |
Standard Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/60R20 tires | 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires | 285/45R22 tires | 275/60R20 tires |
Optional Tires |   |   | 275/60R20 tires |   |   |   |
Trim | Tradesman | SLT |
Standard Engine | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 231 kW@5650 447 Nm@3950 | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 227 kW@6400 365 Nm@4175 |
Optional Engine(s) | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 227 kW@6400 365 Nm@4175 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 |
  | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 |   |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable 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 |
Optional Tires |   | 275/60R20 tires |
Trim | Tradesman | Express | SLT | Sport | Laramie |
Standard Engine | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 231 kW@5650 447 Nm@3950 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 227 kW@6400 365 Nm@4175 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 |
Optional Engine(s) | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 227 kW@6400 365 Nm@4175 |   | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 |   |   |
  | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 |   |   |   |   |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range |
  |   |   | 4WD w/low range |   |   |
Standard Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/60R20 tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/60R20 tires | 265/70R17 tires |
Optional Tires |   |   | 275/60R20 tires |   | 275/60R20 tires |
Trim | Tradesman | Express | SLT | Sport | Laramie | Laramie Longhorn |
Standard Engine | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 231 kW@5650 447 Nm@3950 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 227 kW@6400 365 Nm@4175 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 |
Optional Engine(s) | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 227 kW@6400 365 Nm@4175 |   | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 |   |   |   |
  | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 |   |   |   |   |   |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range |
  |   |   | 4WD w/low range |   |   |   |
Standard Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/60R20 tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/60R20 tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/60R20 tires |
Optional Tires |   |   | 275/60R20 tires |   | 275/60R20 tires |   |
Trim | Tradesman | SLT | Sport | Laramie | Laramie Longhorn |
Standard Engine | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 231 kW@5650 447 Nm@3950 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 |
Optional Engine(s) | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 227 kW@6400 365 Nm@4175 |   |   |   |   |
  | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 295 kW@5600 552 Nm@3950 |   |   |   |   |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range |
  |   | 4WD w/low range |   |   |   |
Standard Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/60R20 tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/60R20 tires |
Optional Tires |   | 275/60R20 tires |   | 275/60R20 tires |   |
2013 Ram 1500 Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed 395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The V8 with 8 speed is an amazing combination. Smooth shifting and all the power whne you need it. see full Ram 1500 review |
2012 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No need to put your foot down. This truck has so much power its like driving a rocket compared to my last truck. I really love this Hemi V8. So far I've had very good luck with this truck. I've put almost 20k miles on it. see full Ram 1500 review |
2013 Ram 1500 Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 215-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I know it's a V6 but their should still be some better standard in a truck of this class. With only 215 hp going up hills with a load was like pulling teeth. The steering was more car like than truck. I hated that. The v6 felt cheap and was gas crazy. Filled it up at least twice a week from empty. see full Ram 1500 review |
2012 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The motor is awesome but the transmission shifts kind of hard. see full Ram 1500 review |
2013 Ram 1500 Tires: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed 395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Stock tires are pretty good up to about 15k miles, then start to get a bit loose in bad weather. see full Ram 1500 review |
2012 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I don't like the nitrous fill not good for rock roads. see full Ram 1500 review |