2018 Ram 1500 vs 2018 Chevrolet Silverado

Features & Specs

2018 Ram 1500

2018 Chevrolet Silverado

Bluetooth

Optional

Available on Other Styles

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

6-Speed Automatic

Fuel Capacity

32 Gallons

26 Gallons

Exterior Color Options

21

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2018 Ram 1500 vs 2018 Chevrolet Silverado near Bethel Park, PA

There so many different pickup trucks on the market today making it tough to find the best one for you! Two of the most popular trucks on the market are the 2018 Ram 1500 and the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado. The Ram 1500 is built with an polished and refined exterior as well as a sophisticated interior design! Plus with the abundance of bed and body configurations there is a perfect Ram 1500 model for everyone! The Chevrolet Silverado comes loaded with great standard features from safety to technology, and tons of body and bed configurations as well! Both are super well equipped and offer a ton of great features but we would recommend the 2018 Ram 1500 over the Silverado anyday! Keep reading our comparison to find out why!

2018 Ram 1500 Power & Handling

The Ram 1500 can be powered by three different engines for 2018! The standard engine is a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 that generates 240 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque! The EPA estimates that this engine can get an impressive 24 mpg on the highway making the Ram 1500 the most fuel-efficient full size pickup truck on the market in America! The first optional engine is 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 which outputs 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque! The last optional engine is a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with variable-valve timing which produces 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque! This engine is estimated to get 22 mpg on the highway! Each of these engines is paired with the class-exclusive TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission. This exclusive transmission incorporates thermal control for boosted durability and efficiency! The Ram 1500 can tow a total of 10,620 pounds when properly equipped!

2018 Chevrolet Silverado Power & Handling

The 2018 Chevrolet offers three engine options for the Silverado! The standard engine is a 4.3-liter V6 engine that produces 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque! This engine is estimated to get 24 miles to the gallon on the highway by the EPA and it gets paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission! A 5.3-liter V8 engine is the first optional engine and it generates 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque! With 2WD you can get up to 23 mpg on the highway and you can pair this engine with a 6-speed or 8-speed automatic transmission. A 6.2-liter V8 is the last optional engine and it creates 420 horsepower and 160 pound-feet of torque. This engine can reach 21 miles to the gallon on the highway and gets matched to a 8-speed automatic transmission. The Silverado can tow up to 12,500 pounds with this 6.2-liter V8 engine!

2018 Ram 1500 Features & Design

There is a perfect Ram 1500 for everyone and every job with the amount of trim levels and body/bed configurations available! 11 trim levels are available for the 2018 model year including the brand new top of the line Limited Tungsten trim level! In addition to the 11 trim levels there are three bed lengths (5 ft 7 in, 6 ft 4 in, and 8 ft), and three cab styles (regular ,quad and crew). The Ram 1500 offers a ton of great cargo storage from the hidden bins, the fold flat floor and the unique RamBox bedside storage system! The base Tradesman comes with standard features such as automatic headlights, a tilt-only steering wheel, a locking tailgate, a six-speaker audio system, air conditioning, and both auxiliary and USB ports! New features for 2018 include USB Flip, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 4G LTE, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen interface! Plus with the LED bed lights you can work anytime day or night and can easily switch them on or off with a remote exterior switch located in the truck bed. Standard across all trims for 2018 is a backup camera so you can park easily even in the trickiest spots!

2018 Chevrolet Silverado Features & Design

There are six trim levels available for the 2018 Silverado! With three bed lengths (5 ft 8 in, 6 ft 5 in, and 8 ft) and three cab size (regular, extended and crew), you can build the Silverado perfect for all of your personal and professional needs! The base trim level Work Truck has standard features like 17-inch steel wheels, xenon headlights, manually adjustable mirrors, LED daytime running lights, air conditioning, black rear and front bumpers, and vinyl upholstery! The Work Truck's standard technology features include USB ports, Bluetooth, a six-speaker audio system, auxiliary jack, smartphone app integrations, and a 7-inch touchscreen interface with Chevrolet's MyLink! There a ton of great packages available for the 2018 Silverado so you can really create the perfect pickup for you!

Conclusions

These pickup trucks are the best of the best! We believe that the Ram 1500 is the real winner though because of the insanely awesome fuel efficiency and versatile cargo organization! Plus the lengthy list of standard and available features, bed lengths, and cab configurations so that you can build the best Ram 1500 for you and your needs! Come into Three Rivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today to check out one of our Ram 1500s yourself and even take one out for a test drive! Take a minute to fill out the contact form below to get a conversation started!