Comparing the 2021 Ram 1500 vs 2021 GMC Sierra 3500HD

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2021 Ram 1500

MSRP starting at:

$48,110

Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
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2021 GMC Sierra 3500HD

MSRP starting at:

$50,498

2WD Regular Cab Long Box

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $48,110 $50,498
EPA Classification
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.9 L/100 km L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.4 L/100 km L/100 km
Engine Type Gas/Electric V-6 Gas V8
Displacement 3.6 L/220 6.6L/- TBD -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 305 @ 6400 401 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 269 @ 4800 464 @ 4000
Passenger Capacity 6 3
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.9 L/100 km L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.4 L/100 km L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.9 L/100 km L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.4 L/100 km L/100 km
Engine Order Code ERG L8T
Engine Type Gas/Electric V-6 Gas V8
Displacement 3.6 L/220 6.6L/- TBD -
Fuel System Sequential MPI Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 305 @ 6400 401 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 269 @ 4800 464 @ 4000
Trans Order Code DFT MYD
Trans Type 8 6
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71 4.03
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.14 2.36
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.11 1.53
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67 1.15
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.28 0.85
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.29 3.06
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 730 720
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 170
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 6 3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
Front Head Room (in) 40.9 43.11
Front Leg Room (in) 40.9 44.53
Front Shoulder Room (in) 66 66.06
Front Hip Room (in) 63.4 60.9
Second Head Room (in) 39.2
Second Leg Room (in) 35.6
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Locking/Limited Slip Differential (Option) Standard N/A
Rear Wheel Drive Standard Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine (Option) Standard N/A
V6 Cylinder Engine Standard N/A
8 Cylinder Engine (Option) Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel (Option) Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) Standard Standard
A/T (Option) Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode (Option) Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard N/A
Tow Hitch (Option) Standard Standard
Tow Hitch Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Steel Wheels (Option) Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Standard Standard
8-Speed A/T (Option) Standard N/A
8-Speed A/T Standard N/A
Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid (Option) Standard N/A
Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid Standard N/A
Locking/Limited Slip Differential N/A Standard
Dual Rear Wheels (Option) N/A Standard
8 Cylinder Engine N/A Standard
Turbocharged (Option) N/A Standard
Diesel Fuel (Option) N/A Standard
Gasoline Fuel N/A Standard
6-Speed A/T (Option) N/A Standard
6-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Flex Fuel Capability (Option) N/A Standard
10-Speed A/T (Option) N/A Standard
Exterior
Bed Liner (Option) Standard Standard
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover (Option) Standard N/A
Running Boards/Side Steps (Option) Standard Standard
Tires - Front All-Terrain (Option) Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Terrain (Option) Standard Standard
Conventional Spare Tire Standard Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps N/A Standard
Tires - Front All-Season (Option) N/A Standard
Tires - Front All-Terrain N/A Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season (Option) N/A Standard
Tires - Rear All-Terrain N/A Standard
Conventional Spare Tire (Option) N/A Standard
Interior
A/C Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo (Option) Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard N/A
Floor Mats (Option) Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard N/A
Power Door Locks Standard N/A
Heated Mirrors (Option) Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard N/A
Power Mirror(s) (Option) Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard N/A
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Vinyl Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Vinyl Seats Standard Standard
Split Bench Seat (Option) Standard Standard
Split Bench Seat Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard N/A
Intermittent Wipers Standard N/A
Satellite Radio (Option) Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard N/A
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard N/A
Engine Immobilizer Standard N/A
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Option) Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard N/A
Bluetooth Connection (Option) Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration (Option) Standard Standard
Requires Subscription (Option) Standard Standard
Cruise Control (Option) N/A Standard
Rear Defrost (Option) N/A Standard
Floor Mats N/A Standard
Keyless Entry (Option) N/A Standard
Power Door Locks (Option) N/A Standard
Power Windows (Option) N/A Standard
MP3 Player (Option) N/A Standard
Privacy Glass (Option) N/A Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Option) N/A Standard
Power Outlet N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid (Option) N/A Standard
Telematics (Option) N/A Standard
Back-Up Camera (Option) N/A Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input (Option) N/A Standard
Power Folding Mirrors (Option) N/A Standard
WiFi Hotspot (Option) N/A Standard
Smart Device Integration N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard N/A
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard N/A
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors (Option) Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist (Option) Standard N/A
Brake Assist Standard N/A
Blind Spot Monitor (Option) Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning (Option) Standard N/A
Cross-Traffic Alert (Option) Standard Standard
Lane Keeping Assist (Option) Standard N/A
Front Collision Mitigation (Option) Standard Standard
Tow Hooks N/A Standard
Driver Restriction Features N/A Standard
Front Collision Warning (Option) N/A Standard
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