
Domestic pickup trucks rule the full-size class, and while the Ram 1500 is one of our favorites, there's much to recommend elsewhere from Detroit.
The Ford F-150 is the closest rival to the Ram 1500; it's also improved immensely in ride quality and refinement over the past couple of years, though we tend to think that the Ram rides a bit better with an empty load because of its coil-spring rear setup.
The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra have been revamped extensively, and look great; their new V-6 engines outpace the Ram's for outright performance and towing, and the 5.3-liter V-8 nearly hits Ram's V-6 economy figures.
Meanwhile, the other full-sizers are a woeful pair: the Toyota Tundra struggles with an awkward, chunky style inside, as well as a less proportionally on-the-mark interpretation of the big-rig look, and its interior appointments feel a little more cost-cut.
The Nissan Titan, the oldest truck in this class, isn't offered in base work-truck form.
Instead it's geared toward recreational users who tow a boat on the weekends, but the Titan doesn't ride all that well and gets by far the worst mileage among full-size trucks.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2014 Ram 1500 brings a new turbodiesel to its class-best fuel economy ratings; it's also tops in cabin finish and infotainment, but lags in towing. |
The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models get a brawny yet upscale new look, strong and efficient new engines, and a roomier, more refined interior with the latest infotainment features. |
The 2014 Ford F-150 grabs a share of the full-size pickup truck lead thanks to towing, technology, and toughness. |
The 2014 GMC Sierra gets a much stronger footing in its tug-of-war with Ford and Ram, thanks to new powertrains, new infotainment features, and great gas mileage. |
The 2014 Nissan Titan performs well, but no longer competes with the rest of the segment in many respects. |
A fresh new look and an upgraded interior with new technology make the 2014 Toyota Tundra an intriguing truck, but lackluster powertrains keep it from shining. |
MSRP From | |||||
$25,060 | $25,575 | $25,025 | $26,075 | $29,360 | $26,200 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
13 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Regular Unleaded V-8 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Style Name | |||||
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman | 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck w/1WT | 2WD Reg Cab 126" XL | 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" | 2WD King Cab SWB S | Reg Cab LB 4.0L V6 5-Speed AT SR (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Regular Cab | Reg Cab Pickup | Regular Cab Styleside | Reg Cab Pickup | King Cab SWB | Regular Cab Long Bed |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2014 Ram 1500 vs. 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2014 Ram 1500 vs. 2014 Ford F-150 | 2014 Ram 1500 vs. 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2014 Ram 1500 vs. 2014 Nissan Titan | 2014 Ram 1500 vs. 2014 Toyota Tundra |