2022 RAM 1500 vs. 2022 RAM 2500

2022 RAM 1500 vs. 2022 RAM 2500
2022 RAM 1500

vs.

2022 RAM 2500
$35,900 MSRP

Price

$37,750 MSRP
12,750 pounds

Max. Towing Capacity

20,000 pounds
2,300 pounds

Max. Payload

4,010 pounds
702 hp (RAM 1500 TRX)

Max. Horsepower

410 hp
650 lb-ft (RAM 1500 TRX)

Max. Torque

850 lb-ft
6

Max. Seating

6

 

You need a mix between heavy-duty and dependability if you’re like most truck owners in the Humboldt area. The RAM 1500 vs. RAM 2500 gives you a choice between a smaller, nimbler, full-size pickup with more seating or a half-ton heavy duty (HD) with more power and cargo space. First, let’s address the question of performance: What’s under the hood? 

 

 

RAM 1500 vs. RAM 2500 Engine Performance

The 2022 RAM 1500 offers five engine packages, including the fuel-efficient Pentastar V6, the staple V8 HEMI, and the repackaged EcoDiesel, while the 2500 offers two. Both standard models come with the advantages of stock 4WD.

2022 RAM 1500 Engines

  • 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 Engine powered by 260 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque
  • 3.6 PentaStar V6 with eTorque and a fuel-saving 205 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque
  • 5.7 V8 HEMI MDS VVT provides 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque
  • Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 (TRX) delivers 702 hp, and 650 lb-ft of torque

An optional eTorque package is available with the 5.7 V8 engine package listed above. 

2022 RAM 2500 Engines

  • 6.7L Cummins I6 Turbo Diesel serves up 370 hp and 850 lb-ft of torque
  • Heavy-Duty 6.4L Hemi V8 produces 410 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque

2022 RAM 1500 vs. 2500 Towing Capability

Are you towing for work or pleasure? The 2500 easily handles full-sized commercial loads, while the 1500 is suitable for weekend boating at your favorite Dyersburg fishing hole. 

Maximum Towing Capacity

  • 2022 RAM 1500 – 12,750 pounds
  • 2022 RAM 2500 – 20,000 pounds

Maximum Payload Capacity

  • 2022 RAM 1500 – 2,300 pounds
  • 2022 RAM 2500 – 4,010 pounds

RAM 1500 vs. RAM 2500 Fuel Economy

Naturally, the RAM 1500 edges out its heavy-duty counterpart in fuel economy. However, for a truck with its size and power, the RAM 2500 still holds its own. 

EPA Fuel Economy – Combined/City/Highway (mpg)

  • RAM 1500 – 22/20/25
  • RAM 2500 – 15/12/18

Capacity

  • RAM 1500 – 26 Gal
  • RAM 2500 – 32 Gal

Range – City/Highway (miles)

  • RAM 1500 – 520/650
  • RAM 2500 – 372/496

Base Model Pricing, Features, and Seating

  • 2022 RAM 1500 – $35,900 MSRP
  • 2022 RAM 2500 – $37,750 MSRP

The RAM 1500 includes safety features like Blind Spot Awareness, Pedestrian Emergency Assist, and LaneSense Lane Departure Warning and accommodates five passengers. Standard 2500 versions lack additional seating but make up for the loss of cabin space with the RamBox Cargo Management System. The Uconnect® System in both versions allows Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. 

RAM 1500 and 2500 Trucks Available at Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Jackson)

Deciding between a RAM 1500 vs. 2500 is easier after a test drive. The hard-working spirit of Brownsville needs a hard-working truck, and we’ve got one of the area’s most extensive selections. 

Get pre-approved for a low-interest loan, and let us help you drive off in a new 2022 RAM 1500 or 2500. For questions about financing, inventory, and general inquiries, contact a member of our expert sales team.

 

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