The Ram 1500 takes the best parts of a truck, and gives it a luxury twist. To show you why this should be your next purchase, we’ll compare it to the Toyota Tundra. Here are some 2025 Ram 1500 advantages over Toyota Tundra.
Key takeaways
- The Ram 1500 focuses on luxury interior while still maintaining the spirit of a truck.
- The 1500 has better variety when it comes to engines, and has the strongest one across both models.
- The Ram has a slightly lower towing capacity, but remains competitive.
What model has the best engine options: Ram 1500
When it comes to the engine options, the Tundra offers 3 but they’re based on the same engine. This engine is a 3.4L V6, and comes in three variations. The base variant is the 348 horsepower output, while it steps it up to 389 horsepower for the high output version. If you’re wanting a hybrid option, it’s worth noting that it gets 473 horsepower.
Much like the Tundra, the 1500 comes with 3 engine options, but these have a bit more power. Spread across two engines, the first one we’ll look at is the 3.6L V6. This has 305 horsepower.
The other two engines that you can look for are based on the Hurricane build. Coming as a 3.0L engine, the weaker version makes 420 horsepower, while the high output version makes 540 horsepower.
While they both offer the same amount of engines, the 1500 offers more variety as all three aren’t the same build with different variations.
Which offers better interior features: Ram 1500
While many drivers have a checklist on what they want in a vehicle, the first thing that most people will see is the infotainment system. While all 1500 models come with the 12.0-inch system, the Tundra comes with 8-inch, and 14-inch systems as standard depending on trim level.
If you want something even larger, then on the 1500, you can get just that. Ram offers the option for a 14.5-inch screen, as well as a 10.3-inch screen for the passenger. This allows them to have access to entertainment and even navigation functions. Letting the driver stay focused on the road at all times.
That isn’t all, though. Car and Driver notes that on some of the lower-end trims, the hard plastics and overall the interior is “a bit drab”. While it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the higher-end trims come with a bit more. The highest trim level comes with semi-aniline leather upholstery, and American Walnut interior trim, really highlighting the difference in interior builds for the same model.
The 1500, on the other hand, comes with more of a luxury feel, which is great for those who want the rugged performance of the pickup, but not the interior feel. Most trims will come with the option to add heated seats, as well as a panoramic sunroof. While the lineup toppers have premium leather surfaces, and wood accents.
Which can tow more: Tundra
While it is true that the Tundra can tow more, it’s not by much. The Tundra can tow up to 12,000-pounds, while the 1500 can tow 11,550-pounds. While this may seem like a big deal, it’s only the difference of 450 lbs. If you’re getting a 1500, you get more with the features that it comes with.
Which one should you get?
That’s easy, if you're wanting some of the best luxury possible, but want to be able to do most light, and moderate jobs, then the 1500 is for you. Coming with more engine variety, and better features. It is no wonder why the 1500 is part of Car and Driver’s 10 best vehicles.
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