Head to head
2026 Chevrolet Silverado vs Ram 1500
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Chevrolet Silverado
Shown: 2026 Silverado 4WD (Flex Fuel) Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, the median MPG trim of 10 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 4
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 7
Ram 1500
Shown: 2026 1500 4WD Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 7 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 9
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 98
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD (Flex Fuel) Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 2026 Ram 1500 4WD Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Chevrolet | Ram |
| Model | Silverado 4WD (Flex Fuel) | 1500 4WD |
| Trim / config | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
| MPG Hwy | 19 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 17 mpg | 20 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 8-spd |
| Cyl | 8 | 6 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85 | Regular |
| Fuel $/yr | $3,950 | $3,350 |
| Eco Score | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| CO₂ | 524 g/mi | 444 g/mi |
| Length | 241 in | 229 in |
| Width | 82 in | 80 in |
| Height | 80 in | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | 150 in | 141 in |
| Curb Weight | 6,442 lb | 4,971 lb |
| GVWR class | Class 2H (9,001 to 10,000 lb) | Class 2F (7,001 to 8,000 lb) |
| Recalls | 4 | 9 |
| Complaints | 7 | 98 |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60k mi | 10 yr / 100k mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Chevrolet Silverado and the Ram 1500 both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.