The 2011 Dodge Ram has a significant edge over its competition, but the other full-size pickup trucks appeal to wider audiences.
The Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra are among the oldest trucks in this class, but still have nicely balanced ride quality, considerable towing capacity, and well-executed interiors.
The Toyota Tundra struggles with an awkward style inside and out, as well as a unique history of being late to the truck game when it counts.
The Nissan Titan brings up the rear of this group; it's older than the GM trucks, and has an uncertain future since a plan to build a new Titan off the Ram's platform has been scuttled.
The Ford F-150 competes most closely with the Ram on capability, but its blocky styling aside, it doesn't quite have the ride or the steering finesse of the Ram.
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The 2011 Ram 1500 vies with the latest Ford F-150 as the most desirable full-size pickup truck you can buy. |
The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado offer strong engines and comfortable interiors to complement impressive toughness and towing/hauling ratings, while the Hybrid model is the most fuel-efficient big pickup on the market. |
All-new engines across the 2011 Ford F-150 model line finally give these full-size trucks strong (yet efficient) performance to match their macho looks. |
The 2011 GMC Sierra covers all the essential pickup-truck bases, even the green one. |
The interior may be a letdown in quality, but the 2011 Toyota Tundra is every bit as big and tough as the other full-size trucks. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $20,810 | $21,235 | $22,790 | $21,235 | $24,435 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas V8 | Gas V6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Style Name | ||||
| 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Adventurer *Ltd Avail* | 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck | 2WD Reg Cab 126" XL | 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck | Reg 4.0L V6 5-Speed AT (SE) |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Reg Cab 6.3' Bed | Reg Cab 6.5' Wideside | Reg Cab Pickup | Reg Cab 6.5' Wideside | Reg Cab |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2011 Ram 1500 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2011 Ram 1500 vs. 2011 Ford F-150 | 2011 Ram 1500 vs. 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2011 Ram 1500 vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
