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Overall Rating
The 2016 RAM 1500 offers one of the best built Cabins of any pickup trucks along with one of the most fuel efficient turbodiesel powertrains.
The 2016 RAM 1500 separates itself from the crowd by focusing more on making the truck more appealing to the crowd that likes the ruggedness of pickup trucks rather than needing them for work, but that doesn’t mean that the RAM is behind any of its competitors in terms of utility.
To say that one trim is better than the other would be an injustice as all of the trims are supposed to serve specific purposes the Tradesman is the work truck while the Laramie or the Longhorn may be a Status symbol for some. But to choose one most versatile trim we would recommend the HFE as it offer impressive fuel efficiency along with great features at an affordable price as well.
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The 2016 RAM 1500 offers one of the best built Cabins of any pickup trucks along with one of the most fuel efficient turbodiesel powertrains.
The 2016 RAM 1500 separates itself from the crowd by focusing more on making the truck more appealing to the crowd that likes the ruggedness of pickup trucks rather than needing them for work, but that doesn’t mean that the RAM is behind any of its competitors in terms of utility.
The 2016 RAM 1500 is offered in eight trims ranging from basic run of the mill work truck to upscaled luxury trucks. The work truck Tradseman and Tradesmen/Express ranges from $26,145 to $37,150, next is a more daily drivable trim HFE which ranges from $30,805 to $37,685 depending on the configuration. The SLT trim starts at $31,495 and the prices can go up to $42,910, the sport trim ranges from $35,985 to $45,430.
Trims |
Tradesman |
Tradesman/Express |
HFE |
SLT |
Sport |
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MSRP |
$26,145 - $ 37,150 |
$26,145 - $34,085 |
$30,805 - $37,685 |
$31,495 - $42,910 |
$35,985 - $45,430 |
Key Features |
17-inch steel wheels |
Similar to the Tradesman but deletes the receiver hitch and bedliner (both are optional) |
HFE (high fuel economy) trim level comes only in the regular- or quad-cab body style with the 6-foot-4 cargo bed |
Chrome exterior trim |
V8 engine |
Black bumpers/grille/door handles |
20-inch aluminum wheels |
Rear-wheel drive |
Heated mirrors |
Body-color exterior trim |
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Seven-pin wiring harness |
Body-color bumpers/grille, foglights |
Gasoline or diesel V6 engine |
Power accessories |
20-inch wheels |
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Class IV receiver hitch |
Carpeted floors and floor mats |
Black bumpers/grille |
Remote keyless entry |
Projector headlights with LED accents |
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Active grille shutters (with the eight-speed automatic transmission) |
Automatic engine stop-start |
Full center and overhead consoles |
LED interior lighting |
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Automatic headlights |
17-inch aluminum wheels |
Dual gloveboxes |
LED interior lighting |
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Locking tailgate |
Cloth upholstery |
5-inch touchscreen interface |
LED taillights |
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Spray-in bedliner |
Satellite radio and Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity |
Charge-only USB port and an upgraded 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
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Vinyl floor covering |
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Air-conditioning |
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40/20/40-split front bench seat |
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Vinyl upholstery |
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Tilt-only steering wheel |
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Cruise control |
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3.5-inch driver information screen |
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Six-speaker sound system with a USB port and an auxiliary input jack |
To say that one trim is better than the other would be an injustice as all of the trims are supposed to serve specific purposes the Tradesman is the work truck while the Laramie or the Longhorn may be a Status symbol for some. But to choose one most versatile trim we would recommend the HFE as it offer impressive fuel-efficiency along with great features at an affordable price as well.
The Ram 1500 stays near the top of our truck list with its smooth ride, responsive steering, and big towing and acceleration performance. - The Car Connection
The base engine is a 3.6L V6 which generates 305 horsepower along with 269 foot-pounds of torque through the excellent eight-speed transmission. If you need the traditional V8 grunt there is an option for the 5.7L Hemi V8 which puts out 395 horsepower along with 407-foot pounds of torque at the crank.
Models |
Dodge RAM 1500 |
GMC Sierra 1500 |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
Ford F-150 |
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MSRP |
$26,145 |
$27,815 |
$27,195 |
$26,540 |
Engine |
3.6L V6 |
4.3L V6 |
4.3L V6 |
3.5L V6 |
Transmission |
8-speed automatic |
6-speed automatic |
6-speed automatic |
6-speed automatic |
Horsepower |
305 hp @ 6400 rpm |
285 hp @ 5300 rpm |
285 hp @ 5300 rpm |
282 hp @ 6250 rpm |
Torque (lb-ft) |
269 ft-lbs @ 4175 rpm |
305 ft-lbs @ 3900 rpm |
305 ft-lbs @ 3900 rpm |
253 ft-lbs @ 4250 |
0-60 MPH |
8.8 sec |
6.9 sec |
6.9 sec |
5.8 sec |
Quarter mile |
16.8 sec |
15.1 sec |
15.2 sec |
14.5 sec |
Front brake (in.) |
13.2 |
13.0 |
13.0 |
13.8 |
Rear brake (in.) |
13.8 |
13.6 |
13.6 |
13.7 |
60-0 (ft.) |
134 |
`131 |
131 |
114 |
However, the most impressive engine is the 3.0L turbodiesel V6 which makes only 240 horsepower but 420 foot-pounds of torque while providing impressive mileage numbers.
The Ram earns outstanding EPA ratings from its available diesel engine, and very good ratings from its base 3.6-liter V-6. -The Car Connection
According to the EPA, the standard 3.6L V6 is rated at 17/25/20 with rear wheel drive and 16/23/19 with four wheel drive configurations, the High Fuel Economy or the HFE trim is the best of the bunch and is rated at 18/25/21. The 5.7L Hemi V8 is rated at 15/21/17 which considering it's a Hemi and makes 395 horsepower starts to seem impressive.
Models |
Dodge RAM 1500 |
GMC Sierra 1500 |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
Ford F-150 |
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MPG (city) |
17 |
18 |
18 |
18 |
MPG (hwy) |
25 |
24 |
24 |
25 |
MPG (combined) |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
Fuel tank capacity (gal.) |
32 |
26.0 |
26.0 |
23.0 |
However, the 3.0L turbodiesel engine is the best in providing efficiency, according to the EPA it is rated at 21/29/24 for the HFE version with the active grille shutters, on non-HFE it is rated at 20/28/23 with rear-wheel drive and 19/27/22 with four-wheel drive.
The Ram 1500's high-quality, the comfortable cabin has great room; the bed comes with myriad useful features. - The Car Connection
The cabin on the 2016 RAM 1500 is one of the best in the category of pickup trucks. It does not offer more room, in fact it offers a simplistic and user freindly cabin that is laid-out perfectly and looks beautiful with cleverle designed storage spaces and an intuitive dash as well.
Models |
Dodge RAM 1500 |
GMC Sierra 1500 |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
Ford F-150 |
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Passenger capacity |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Front (head/shoulder/leg) (in.) |
39.9/66.0/41.0 |
42.4/66.0/45.3 |
42.4/66.0/45.3 |
40.8/66.7/43.9 |
Cargo Box Capacity (cu.ft.) |
74.7 |
61.0 |
61.0 |
62.3 |
The passenger and bed capacity depends upon the configuration you choose. The Standard bed with a regular cab has a front bench seat which can seat three passengers and has a cargo volume of 74.7 cubic feet.
The Ram 1500 does the best impression of a big rig, but it can be plush inside. - The Car Connection
The Design philosophy of the RAM 1500 is quite different than its competitors, it still follows a more traditional design language as compared to the likes of Chevy's Silverado or the Ford F-150. Every trim has its own unique grille especially the Rebel trim which is the off-road trim and looks like it means business.
Models |
Dodge RAM 1500 |
GMC Sierra 1500 |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
Ford F-150 |
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Curb Weight (lbs.) |
4702 |
4517 |
4517 |
4051 |
Length (in.) |
231.0 |
205.6 |
205.6 |
209.3 |
Width (in.) |
79.4 |
80.0 |
80.0 |
79.9 |
Height (in.) |
74.4 |
74.0 |
74.0 |
75.2 |
Ground clearance (in.) |
8.7 |
8.2 |
8.2 |
8.8 |
Wheelbase (in) |
140.5 |
119.0 |
119.0 |
122.0 |
Towing Capacity (lbs) |
4840 |
8900 |
8900 |
7600 |
In terms of trailering capability, the RAM is left far behind by the competition especially in its base trim and configuration, however, that problem can be solved by going for the 3.0L turbodiesel engine which has 420 foot-pounds of torque.
Some of the Safety Features are-
2016 RAM 1500 vs. 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
The RAM 1500 is a more affordable and has one of the best built cabin in its class that provides supreme comfort however, the Sierra pulls ahead in terms of fuel efficiency towing capacity and reliability.
In conclusion, the RAM is a better choice for a daily drivable vehicle that can be used as a work truck when needed whereas the Sierra is more suited as a work truck first especially if you opt for the lower trims.
2016 Dodge RAM 1500 vs. Ford F-150
In terms of utility, both the trucks offer impressive abilities and performance without sacrificing fuel efficiency and comfort, however, the Ford F-150 offers more options and trims than the RAM 1500 along with better fuel efficiency as well but the RAM 1500 offers better comfort along with a better built cabin overall.
The RAM 1500 may not be the best in term of providing the work horse characterstics that the competition does especially the F-150 but it surely is the one with more charecter and poise, it also has the best cabin as compared to the closest rivals.
Overall, the 2016 RAM 1500 offers a trim and configuration for every purpose whether it be daily commutes carrying 4x4 planks or going 60 mph with the Rebel on the dirt where no one dares to go, the RAM 1500 has you covered.