Chevy Silverado 1500 vs Ram 1500

2021 Chevy vs Ram: Capability

If you’re considering the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 and the 2021 Ram 1500, you’re likely in the market for a pickup that can get the job done. Both models offer an array of impressive engines, including available turbocharged diesel engines offering up to an insane EPA-estimated 33 highway MPG.

On the capability front, though, the Chevy Silverado 1500 steps ahead of the Ram. When it comes to towing, the Silverado 1500 can handle up to 13,300 pounds of trailer weight when it’s properly equipped. Meanwhile, the Ram can only handle up to 12,750 pounds of trailer weight.

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Chevrolet Silverado Trailering Tech

In addition to its elevated capability, the Silverado loads you up with advanced trailering tech to make every job as easy as possible.

Both models offer available 360-degree trailering camera systems, providing a bird’s-eye view of your truck’s surroundings to help with hitching the trailer. However, the Chevy gives you up to 15 cameras while the Ram tops out at five.

Plus, only the Chevy gives you the segment-first available Advanced Trailering System with:

-An in-vehicle trailering app with customized trailer profiles.

-Predeparture checklists & trailer lighting diagnostics.

-Trailer tire pressure / temperature monitoring.

-The ability to sync these features to the myChevrolet Mobile App.

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Silverado 1500 vs Ram 1500: Storage

Several bed options are available for both the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 and the 2021 Ram 1500: three options in the Silverado and just two in the Ram. With the Long Bed option, the Silverado gives you a best-in-class 89.1 cubic feet of standard cargo bed volume.

Compare this to the 61.5 cargo volume you’ll get with the Ram. That’s still less than the Short Bed option of the Chevy, which offers 62.9 cubic feet of cargo bed volume. Plus, you’ll get 12 standard tie-downs with the Chevy, which is double what the Ram offers standardly.

Whether you’re storing tools or supplies for your upcoming backpacking trip, the cabin of the Silverado has you covered as well. Store all of these items inside the two available segment-first rear-seatback storage compartments and rear underseat storage compartment. You won’t find comparable storage options in the Ram.

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2021 Silverado vs Ram 1500: Comfort

The best part about the innovative cabin storage options of the Silverado is the unadulterated passenger space it provides. You won’t need to give up any of the 44.53 inches of best-in-class front-seat legroom.

While the Ram 1500 does offer 45.2 inches of rear legroom, around two inches more than the Chevy, you’ll likely need to give up some of that to store lunchboxes and toolboxes for on the worksite or camp supplies for your next weekend away.