Compare 2016 RAM 1500 vs Chevy Silverado 1500

2016 RAM 1500 vs 2016 Chevrolet Silverado

Serving Quitman, Thomasville and Albany, GA

Some customers need vehicles that are huge, powerful, and can ride on or through virtually anything. To this end, Chrysler and General Motors provide the 2016 RAM 1500 and the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, respectively. As three-quarter ton full-size pickup trucks, they are two of the most popular entries in their segment, and with the 2016 edition, they are fashioned to be better than ever before. However, the Ram brand has been around for almost 20 years more than the Silverado, and there are just might be advantages to having such a head start.

 Performance

For instance, the 2016 Ram 1500 is a more fuel efficient pickup truck than the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. Sure, fuel economy is not as often discussed as a main attribute as, say, towing capability when referring to the ideal pickup truck. But with gas prices being higher and a buying public that is increasingly becoming more conscious about energy consumption and environmental impact than ever before, the issue of fuel economy becomes more essential.

It is possible to get a 2016 Ram 1500 with the 3.0-liter turbocharged Eco-Diesel V6, pair it with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and stick with a rear-wheel drivetrain to max out at 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. And you can do that without losing out on engine output, since the Eco-Diesel machine puts out a considerable 240 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. By comparison, the 2016 Silverado 1500 requires the 4.3-liter V6 option to reach its peak fuel efficiency, which is 3 mpg less on the city and 5 mpg less on the highway than its Ram counterpart from Chrysler.

 Interior

Moreover, the 2016 Ram 1500 seems to get more love from critics regarding the design of its interior space than the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The interior is often pointed out as one of the Ram’s strengths. Described as designed with high-quality materials, the Ram 1500 gets kudos for being quiet and peaceful inside, especially at higher speeds or driving on the highway.

Also, Chrysler gives you the opportunity to add a reasonable number of enhancements for seating comfortability, driving convenience, or pure entertainment. Such features include front-seat heating capability, 10-way power adjustability on the driver’s seat, navigation system with an 8.4-inch touchscreen display, HD Radio, a SiriusXM satellite radio subscription, and a nine-speaker Alpine sound system.

 Technology

Such advantages put the 2016 Ram 1500 above the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in terms of overall value. U.S. News & World Report, which aggregates and evaluates reviews and rankings from industry experts and publications, ranks the newest Ram pickup at #3 in its Full Size Pickup Trucks category, pointing out its outstanding fuel economy (with the aforementioned turbodiesel engine), soothing ride, and first-rate interior materials as its main qualities.

Plus, the 2016 Ram 1500 received the publication’s 2016 award for Best Full Size Truck for the Money. By comparison, the 2016 Chevrolet 1500 was ranked at #4 in the Full Size Pickup Trucks category (a notch below the Ram).

 Contact Us Today

If you are amped up to try out the 2016 RAM 1500? At our dealership in Quitman, Georgia, we have a wide selection of Ram trucks to choose from. Give us a call today to set up an appointment, and you will be assigned a sales professional who will help you get into the exact Ram 1500 truck you want.

* EPA-estimated MPG may vary by transmission, trim and individual driving behavior.