2025 Ram 1500 vs 2025 Tesla Cybertruck
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 93.2 to 61.5, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo.
2025 Ram 1500
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2025 Tesla Cybertruck
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2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Clear winThe Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 93.2 to 61.5, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo.
| Category · weight | 2025 Tesla Cybertruckoverall 93.2 | 2025 Ram 1500overall 61.5 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 30 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 89.7 | 71.3 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 83.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 50.8 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 93.2 | 61.5 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 4 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · 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 Tesla Cybertruck wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (26 against 371 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 82 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $2,900).
Where the 2025 Ram 1500 answers
- It seats 6 against 5.
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
38 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Tesla Cybertruck | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque, 60-degree gasoline V-6 with VVT, liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | — | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 305 hp |
| Torque | — | 271 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.21, 3.55 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | — | 77.5 in |
| Overall length | — | 228 in |
| Overall width | — | 81.2 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 141 in |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 6 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 40.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 40.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 35.3 in |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Upper and lower A-arms, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | — | Five-link with track bar, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 45.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 378 mm |
| Front brake type | — | vented disc, 2-piston pin-slider caliper with ABS |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | disc, single-piston pin-slider caliper with ABS |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 20 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 275/55R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 26 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 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
37 features · differences first, then sharedSafety7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | 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 |
| ParkSense front and rear park assist with automatic reverse stop | — | std |
| Trailer Reverse Steering Control | — | opt |
Infotainment3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | 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 | Tesla Cybertruck | 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 | Tesla Cybertruck | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats and steering wheel | — | opt |
Exterior7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | 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 |
Powertrain12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 26-gallon fuel tank | — | std |
| 3.0-liter Twin Turbo, Standard Output (SST), eight-speed automatic transmission | — | 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 |
| Anti-spin differential (electronic locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive) | — | opt |
| Electronic part-time transfer case | — | std |
| Electronic-locking differential | — | opt |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | 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, NCAPTesla Cybertruck
Top recalls
- critical Wheels 26V255000 · 173 vehicles
- high Structure 25V170000 · 46,096 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 25V699000 · 63,619 vehicles
Ram 1500
Top recalls
- high Seat Belts 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V225000 · 65,348 vehicles
- high Electrical System 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| Tesla Cybertruck | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Cybertruck Long Range | 1500 HFE 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 82 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $900 | $2,900 |
| EV range | 335 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2025 Ram 1500?
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 93.2 to 61.5, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck scores 93.2 and the 2025 Ram 1500 61.5. 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 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2025 Ram 1500?
2025 Tesla Cybertruck: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 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 Tesla Cybertruck and the 2025 Ram 1500?
Where the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (26 against 371 filed with NHTSA), is rated 82 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $2,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $2,900). Where the 2025 Ram 1500 answers: it seats 6 against 5. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.