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2011 Ram 1500
MSRP $26,495 - $51,415
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2012 GMC Sierra 1500
MSRP $26,755 - $58,275
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V8 Gas V6
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V6 Gas/Ethanol/Electric V8
Displacement
5.7L/345 4.7L/287 3.7L/226
6.2L/378 5.3L/323 4.8L/293 4.3L/262 6.0L/366 6.2L/403
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
390 hp @ 5600 rpm 310 hp @ 5650 rpm 215 hp @ 5200 rpm
403 hp @ 5700 rpm 315 hp @ 5200 rpm 302 hp @ 5600 rpm 195 hp @ 4600 rpm 332 hp @ 5100 rpm 397 hp @ 3000 rpm
Torque
407 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 330 ft-lb @ 3950 rpm 235 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
417 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm 335 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 305 ft-lb @ 4600 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 2800 rpm 367 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 765 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,565 - 2,268 kg
1,996 - 2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
156 - 227 kg
200 - 227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,565 - 4,717 kg
1,996 - 4,853 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
235 - 708 kg
299 - 4,309 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,565 - 4,128 kg
1,996 - 4,627 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
391 - 1,032 kg
499 - 1,100 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
5,900 - 10,700
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission HD transmission oil cooler 4-speed VLP automatic transmission (REQ: EKG Engine) Aux transmission oil cooler
Transmission, 4-speed automatic with OD -inc: tow/haul mode (REQ: L20 Engine) Steering wheel and column, tilt-wheel, adjustable with brake/transmission shift interlock Driver information centre, displays important driver warnings and messages; compass, exterior temp display -inc: trip odometer, engine hours, transmission temp, oil life, relearn tire position, remote key relearn, feature setting menus such as language function Transmission, HD 6-speed automatic with OD -inc: driver shift control, manual shifting mode Full function driver information centre, displays important driver warnings and messages; compass, exterior temp display -inc: trip odometer, engine hours, transmission temp, oil life, relearn tire position, remote key relearn, feature setting menus such as language function, (4) menu buttons on the instrument panel for additional vehicle info, customization & set/reset functions Transmission, 4-speed automatic with OD -inc: tow/haul mode (REQ: LU3 or L20 Engine) Driver information centre, displays important driver warnings and messages -inc: trip odometer, engine hours, transmission temp, oil life, relearn tire position, remote key relearn, feature setting menus such as language function Transmission, 4-speed automatic with OD -inc: tow/haul mode Transmission, 2-mode 4-speed automatic with OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Flex Fuel Gasoline Flex/Electric
Fuel Consumption: City
14.8 - 16.3 L/100 km
10.1 - 17.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.0 - 11.2 L/100 km
8.4 - 11.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.0 - 16.3 L/100 km
8.4 - 17.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
98.0 - 121.0 L
98.0 - 129.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
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
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2 - 6
3 - 6
Front Head Room
1,024 - 1,041 mm
1,046 - 1,054 mm
Front Leg Room
1,041 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,676 mm
1,656 mm
Rear Head Room
1,008 - 1,013 mm
996 - 1,029 mm
Rear Leg Room
881 - 1,024 mm
871 - 983 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,669 mm
1,654 - 1,659 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,061 - 3,569 mm
3,023 - 4,001 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,017 mm
2,029 - 2,032 mm
Height, Overall
1,890 - 1,923 mm
1,867 - 1,877 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P275/60R20 P265/70R17 LT275/70R17C 285/45R22
P265/65R18 P275/55R20 LT245/70R17 P265/70R17 P245/70R17
Rear Tire Size
P275/60R20 p265/70R17 LT275/70R17C 285/45R22
P265/65R18 P275/55R20 LT245/70R17 P265/70R17 P245/70R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Not Available
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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