2025 GMC Sierra 1500 vs. 2025 RAM 1500 Review

Picture of the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500

2025 GMC
Sierra 1500

MSRP*: $38,300 to $84,200
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Picture of the 2025 RAM 1500

2025 RAM
1500

MSRP*: $40,275 to $87,075
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MPG - City 14 - 21 MPG 15 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 17 - 23 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 2 - 6 seats 5 - 6 seats
Cargo Space 62.9 - 89.1 ft3 40.6 - 61.5 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 305-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 420-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 540-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 305 - 420 hp 305 - 540 hp
Towing Capacity 8,800 - 13,200 lbs 6,370 - 11,140 lbs
Exterior Length 211.0 - 242.5 in 228.9 - 241.8 in
Exterior Width 81.2 - 81.2 in 82.1 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 35.2 - 43.4 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 35.6 - 45.2 in
Head Room Front 43.0 - 43.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.1 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.2 - 39.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab may find themselves a little more squished in the GMC Sierra 1500 than the RAM 1500. The GMC Sierra 1500 will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the RAM 1500.

Convenience
With the RAM 1500 you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the GMC Sierra 1500, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the GMC Sierra 1500 or the RAM 1500, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The GMC Sierra 1500 is a little narrower than the RAM 1500, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the GMC Sierra 1500 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the RAM 1500.

Handling
The GMC Sierra 1500 has a similar turning radius to the RAM 1500, so both should maneuver just as easily in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the GMC Sierra 1500 is clearly the choice over the RAM 1500 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Sierra 1500 is clearly outclassed by the RAM 1500.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the GMC Sierra 1500 doesn't do as good a job transmitting horsepower to its wheels as the RAM 1500.

Utility
The GMC Sierra 1500 offers a little more seating capacity than the RAM 1500, making it a better choice for those who often have a crew with them. The GMC Sierra 1500 has a slightly greater cargo capacity for your lumber or other material than the RAM 1500.