2025 GMC Sierra vs 2025 Ram 1500
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 94.2 to 67.4, on fuel & range, safety, performance.
2025 GMC Sierra
The 2025 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Sierr…
2025 Ram 1500
The 2025 Ram 1500 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 1500 HFE 2WD, is E…
2025 GMC Sierra
Clear winThe GMC Sierra wins clearly, 94.2 to 67.4, on fuel & range, safety, performance.
| Category · weight | 2025 GMC Sierraoverall 94.2 | 2025 Ram 1500overall 67.4 | |||||||||||||||
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| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 39.6 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 86.9 | 78.6 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 86.6 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 94.2 | 67.4 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
GMC Sierra: base trim Pro 2WD · Ram 1500: base trim Tradesman 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 GMC Sierra wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (133 against 365 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 64 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,200 against $2,900).
Where the 2025 Ram 1500 answers
- It lists 5 standard driver-assist features against 2.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
44 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,700 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque, 60-degree gasoline V-6 with VVT, liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 22 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.42 | 3.21, 3.55 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 75.7 in | 77.5 in |
| Overall length | 211 in | 228 in |
| Overall width | 81.1 in | 81.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 127 in | 141 in |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 6 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 43.1 in | 40.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 40.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 35.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,500 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,410 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,800 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 2,260 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers | Upper and lower A-arms, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers | Five-link with track bar, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 45.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm | 378 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented disc | vented disc, 2-piston pin-slider caliper with ABS |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | Vented disc | disc, single-piston pin-slider caliper with ABS |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | steel | — |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/70R17 | 275/55R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 28.3 gal | 26 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 66 in | 66 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 65.7 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
49 features · differences first, then sharedSafety9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines | — | std |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | — | std |
| Advanced Safety Group | — | opt |
| Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| Cruise Control (standard on Pro trim) | std | — |
| Four-wheel disc with electro-hydraulic power assist and ABS | std | — |
| ParkSense front and rear park assist with automatic reverse stop | — | std |
| Trailer Reverse Steering Control | — | opt |
Infotainment3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Base — six-speaker sound system | — | std |
| Uconnect 12-in. Radio | — | opt |
| Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way Power Driver Seat | — | opt |
| Heated front seats and steering wheel | — | opt |
| 2-way Power Driver Lumbar | — | opt |
Interior1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats and steering wheel | — | opt |
Exterior7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 Off-road Group (standard on Rebel models) | — | opt |
| Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase | — | opt |
| Crew Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 153.5-in. wheelbase | — | opt |
| Low Sport Package | — | opt |
| Night Edition Package | — | opt |
| Protection Group (4x4 models only) | — | opt |
| Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 140.5-in. wheelbase | — | std |
Powertrain18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic transmission (3.0L, 5.3L and 6.2L) | std | — |
| 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management – 310 hp / 430 lb.-ft. torque | std | — |
| 26-gallon fuel tank | — | std |
| 3.0-liter Twin Turbo, Standard Output (SST), eight-speed automatic transmission | — | opt |
| 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel – 305 hp / 495 lb.-ft. torque | opt | — |
| 3.21 axle ratio | — | std |
| 3.55 axle ratio | — | opt |
| 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| 3.92 axle ratio | — | opt |
| 33-gallon fuel tank | — | opt |
| 4x2 | — | std |
| 4x4 | — | opt |
| 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management – 355 hp / 383 lb.-ft. torque | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (2.7L) | std | — |
| Anti-spin differential (electronic locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive) | — | opt |
| Electronic part-time transfer case | — | std |
| Electronic-locking differential | — | opt |
| Two-speed transfer case or Autotrac automatic transfer case with 4WD (depending on model) | opt | — |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | std | — |
| Independent coil-over-shock front suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | std | — |
| Solid axle rear suspension with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | std | — |
| Vented front and rear Duralife™ brake rotors (13 x 1.18 in. front / 13.6 x 0.79 in. rear) | std | — |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bed Utility Group | — | opt |
| Integrated electronic trailer brake controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailer-tow Group) | — | opt |
| Trailer Technology Package | — | opt |
| Trailer-tow Group | — | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGMC Sierra
Top recalls
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
- high Seats 25V015000 · 5 vehicles
Ram 1500
Top recalls
- high Seat Belts 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V225000 · 65,348 vehicles
- high Exterior Lighting 26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles
- high Exterior Lighting 24V942000 · 53 vehicles
- high Wheels 24V794000 · 33,777 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V560000 · 239,130 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| GMC SierraPro 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 11 trims | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS, Diesel | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sierra EV | 1500 HFE 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 64 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,200 | $2,900 |
| EV range | 390 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 GMC Sierra or the 2025 Ram 1500?
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 94.2 to 67.4, on fuel & range, safety, performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 GMC Sierra scores 94.2 and the 2025 Ram 1500 67.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 GMC Sierra or the 2025 Ram 1500?
2025 GMC Sierra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Ram 1500: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 8 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 GMC Sierra and the 2025 Ram 1500?
Where the 2025 GMC Sierra wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (133 against 365 filed with NHTSA), is rated 64 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,200 against $2,900). Where the 2025 Ram 1500 answers: it lists 5 standard driver-assist features against 2. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.