Silverado 1500 vs Ram 1500
Silverado 1500 vs.
Ram 1500
See where Silverado takes the lead
When it comes to full-size pickups, the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 offers the power, efficiency and technology America depends on. With a lineup of features that includes available Super Cruise® hands-free driver assistance technology with available best-in-class highway diesel fuel and a lower starting than any competitor in its Silverado 1500 leads the way.
2026
Silverado 1500
2026
Ram 1500
Starting at MSRP
$39,695
$43,220
Towing capacity (max available)
13,300
11,610 lbs.
Best-in-class standard torque
430 lb.-ft.
269 lb.-ft.
Best-in-class cargo
Long bed: 89.1 cu.
Regular bed: 71.7 cu.
Short bed: 62.9 cu.
Long bed: –
Regular bed: 61.5 cu.
Short bed: 53.9 cu.
Multi-Flex Tailgate (or similar)
Available
Not available
Standard bed tie-downs
12
4
Best-in-class EPA-estimated available diesel highway fuel economy
23 city/28 hwy 2WD
22 city/26 hwy
20 city/25 hwy 2WD
19 city/24 hwy 4x4
Hands-free driver assistance technology with trailering
Available Super Cruise®
with
Not available
Here's where Silverado can't be beat
Silverado provides value, tech and capability that Ram 1500 just can't match.
Multi-Flex Tailgate
The available Multi-Flex Tailgate offers six different functions to help improve loading, unloading and accessing the cargo bed.
Super Cruise
Available Super hands-free driver assistance technology uses real-time cameras, sensors, GPS and LiDAR map data to allow hands-free driving, helping to make long drives and commutes more comfortable. And Super Cruise with allows you to tow heavy loads hands-free.
Best-in-class highway fuel economy
The available Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine — the only diesel in its — offers a best-in-class EPA-estimated 28 MPG — something Ram 1500 can't say.