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2006 Dodge Ram 1500
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2006 Dodge Ram 1500
MSRP $26,395 - $45,165
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2006 GMC Sierra 1500
MSRP $19,150 - $55,265
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8 Gas V6
Gas V8 Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V6
Displacement
5.7L/350 4.7L/287 3.7L/226
6.0L/366 5.3L/327 4.8L/294 4.3L/262
Fuel System
MPFI
SFI MFI
Horsepower
345 hp @ 5400 rpm 235 hp @ 4800 rpm 215 hp @ 5200 rpm
345 hp @ 5200 rpm 295 hp @ 5200 rpm 285 hp @ 5200 rpm 310 hp @ 5200 rpm 195 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque
375 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 235 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
380 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 335 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 295 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 2800 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,315 - 2,268 kg
2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
132 - 227 kg
340 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,315 - 4,128 kg
1,724 - 4,717 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
132 - 413 kg
259 - 708 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,315 - 4,128 kg
2,631 - 3,810 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
329 - 1,032 kg
658 - 953 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD & lock-up torque converter Auxiliary transmission oil cooler 6-speed manual transmission
HD 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: HD oil cooler, tow/haul mode Driver information centre-inc: transmission overheat, low fuel, low coolant, security, oil level, oil pressure, oil change 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: tow/haul mode HD 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, hybrid-inc: tow/haul mode 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel Consumption: City
13.5 - 17.9 L/100 km
13.2 - 17.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.3 - 12.9 L/100 km
10.0 - 12.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.3 - 17.9 L/100 km
10.0 - 17.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
98.0 - 132.0 L
98.4 - 128.7 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2 - 6
3 - 6
Front Head Room
1,036 - 1,039 mm
1,041 mm
Front Leg Room
1,041 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,702 - 1,704 mm
1,656 mm
Rear Head Room
1,016 - 1,029 mm
975 mm
Rear Leg Room
932 - 1,123 mm
856 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,689 - 1,694 mm
1,684 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,061 - 4,077 mm
3,023 - 4,001 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,022 - 2,032 mm
1,994 mm
Height, Overall
1,869 - 2,009 mm
1,798 - 1,877 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P265/70R17 P275/60R20 LT275/70R17 P245/70R17 LT265/70R17
P275/55R20 LT245/70R17 P265/70R17 P245/70R17 P245/75R16 P235/75R16
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R17 P275/60R20 LT275/70R17 P245/70R17 LT265/70R17
P275/55R20 LT245/70R17 P265/70R17 P245/70R17 P245/75R16 P235/75R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Not Available
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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