2022 Ram 1500 vs. 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD
Today’s pickup trucks make work easy and recreation more fun. Two of the standouts in the half-ton pickup class are the 2022 Ram 1500 and 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD. But which one is a better fit for your unique needs? Read through the following comparison put together by the staff at Sunnyside Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to find out.
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2022 Ram 1500 vs. 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD Performance
The 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD includes a turbo four-cylinder engine as standard equipment, while the 2022 Ram 1500 includes the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 as its standard engine. While the standard Chevy engine makes slightly more horsepower, the standard Ram V6 gets significantly better fuel economy.
Looking for a half-ton pickup with a diesel engine? Both Ram and Chevy offer one, but the Ram delivers higher torque, towing capacity, and fuel economy.
If extreme performance is your thing, the Ram 1500 offers an exclusive 6.2L supercharged HEMI® V8 in the TRX trim with 702 horsepower.
Ram 1500
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque | 305 HP | 269 lb.-ft. | 20 city / 26 hwy |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 | 395 HP | 410 lb.-ft. | 15 city / 22 hwy |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque | 395 HP | 410 lb.-ft. | 18 city / 23 hwy |
| 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 | 260 HP | 480 lb.-ft. | 23 city / 33 hwy |
| 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 | 702 HP | 650 lb.-ft. | 10 city / 14 hwy |
Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L turbo I4 | 310 HP | 348 lb.-ft. | 17 city / 20 hwy |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 355 HP | 383 lb.-ft. | 16 city / 21 hwy |
| 3.0L Duramax® turbo diesel I6 | 277 HP | 460 lb.-ft. | 23 city / 31 hwy |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 420 HP | 460 lb.-ft. | 15 city / 20 hwy |
2022 Ram 1500 vs. 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD Towing Capacity
Both the Ram 1500 and Silverado 1500 LTD offer strong towing capabilities. If you’re looking to tow with a gas engine, the Chevy can pull just 550 pounds more than the Ram. But if you want the impressive low-end torque associated with diesel engine towing, the Ram can tow well over 3,000 pounds more than the Chevy.
| Model | Max. Gasoline Towing | Max. Diesel Towing |
|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 | 12,750 lbs. | 12,560 lbs. |
| Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD | 13,300 lbs. | 9,300 lbs. |
2022 Ram 1500 vs. 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD Interior Features
Expect a comfortable ride whether you pick the 2022 Ram 1500 or 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD. The Chevy crew cab offers a few extra inches of front head and legroom and available rear seatback storage. But the Ram 1500 delivers a truly luxurious cabin experience with an array of premium leather upholstery options and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof with 10 square feet of space for the sunlight to stream through.
Other unique available Ram 1500 features include:
- Best-in-class crew cab rear legroom — 45.2 in.
- Reclining rear seat
- In-floor storage
- New cabin air filtration system
2022 Ram 1500 vs. 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD Technology Features
Stay connected on the road in either truck using the available Chevy Infotainment 3 Premium system in the Silverado 1500 LTD or the available Uconnect® 5C system in the Ram 1500. Camera technology is an important component in both pickups — a rear camera mirror is available in either truck. The Silverado 1500 LTD offers up to 15 available camera views, and the Ram 1500 offers a 360-degree surround view camera.
Some key differences between the Ram and Chevy technology include:
- Touchscreens: The 2022 Ram 1500 offers a larger 12-inch touchscreen than the 2022 Silverado 1500 LTD, which tops out with an 8-inch touchscreen.
- Available Speakers: While you can get the Silverado 1500 LTD with a Bose® sound system with seven speakers, the Ram 1500 is available with a 900W Harman Kardon® premium sound system with 19 speakers.
2022 Ram 1500 vs. 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD Pricing
The base-trim 2022 Silverado 1500 LTD WT starts at $32,095 MSRP. By comparison, the 2022 Ram 1500 Tradesman® starts at $35,900 MSRP.
See our trims page for full pricing details for each 2022 Ram 1500 model.
2022 Ram 1500 for Sale in McHenry, IL
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