2018 Ram 1500 vs. GMC Sierra 1500

It’s the battle of the 1500s. Ram versus GMC. Which is better, the 2018 Ram 1500 or GMC Sierra 1500? We’re obviously going to say the Ram 1500 because we’re huge fans of Ram trucks, but it’s worth doing the research if you’re unsure which 1500 light-duty truck is right for you.

We’ve put together some basic information — the need-to-knows — on both the 2018 Ram 1500 and 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 to compare and contrast the two. All information below is for the base model of each truck.

RAM 1500

• Starting MSRP: $27,095

• Gas Mileage: 17 city / 25 highway

• Standard Engine: 3.6L V6 24-Valve VVT

• Entry level HP: 240

• Max HP: 395

• Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic 845RE

• Front Suspension: Upper and lower A-arms

• Rear Suspension: 5-Link

• Max Towing: 10,620 pounds

• Max Payload: 1,880 pounds

• Storage: In-cab storage compartments, in-floor storage, available • RamBox Cargo Management System

GMC Sierra 1500

• Starting MSRP: $29,000

• Gas Mileage: 18 city / 24 highway

• Standard Engine: 4.3L V-6 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management

• Entry level HP: 285

• Max HP: 420

• Transmission: Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic

• Front Suspension: Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers

• Rear Suspension: Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multi leaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers

• Max Towing: 12,500 pounds

• Max Payload: 2,250 pounds

• Storage: Available cargo and storage packages

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