2026 Ram 1500 vs 2026 Tesla Cybertruck
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 92.5 to 52.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo.
2026 Ram 1500
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2026 Tesla Cybertruck
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2026 Tesla Cybertruck
Clear winThe Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 92.5 to 52.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo.
| Category · weight | 2026 Tesla Cybertruckoverall 92.5 | 2026 Ram 1500overall 52.9 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 30 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85.8 | 75.1 | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 14.7 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 92.5 | 52.9 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Tesla Cybertruck: base trim Cybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD · 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 2026 Tesla Cybertruck wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 103 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (17 points against 2.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It is rated 79 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2026 Ram 1500 answers
- It lists 5 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- 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
44 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $74,990 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque |
| Fuel injection system | — | Sequential multiport electronic returnless |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 24-Valve |
| 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 | 10 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 70.6 in | 77.5 in |
| Overall length | 224 in | 228 in |
| Overall width | 86.6 in | 81.2 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 141 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 117 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 117 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 6 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 40.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 40.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 35.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 5,253 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 6,537 lbs | 4,836 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 7,200 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 2,360 lbs |
| 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 |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 275/55R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 26 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 66 in |
| Second-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
59 features · differences first, then sharedSafety8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 exterior cameras | std | — |
| Active Lane Management system | — | std |
| Adaptive cruise control | — | std |
| Advanced Safety Group — surround 360-degree camera, evasive steer assist, intersection collision assist, traffic sign recognition, drowsy driver detection, hands-free active driving assist | — | opt |
| Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| Full Self-Driving (Supervised) capable; Traffic-aware cruise control | std | — |
| ParkSense front/rear park assist with automatic reverse stop | — | std |
| ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines | — | std |
Infotainment11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 wireless phone chargers | std | — |
| Cellular data, Wi-Fi, ultra-wide band and Bluetooth connectivity | std | — |
| 18.5" First-row QHD touchscreen (no rear touchscreen) | std | — |
| 3 USB-C ports | std | — |
| 7-speaker audio system | std | — |
| Base — six-speaker sound system | — | std |
| FM radio | std | — |
| Grok voice assistant | std | — |
| Uconnect 12-in. Radio | — | opt |
| Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio | — | std |
| Wireless Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates (implied by Tesla platform) | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Particulate filter; First-row touchscreen-adjust air vents; Second-row manual-adjust air vents | std | — |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| First-row power recline, power tilt, heated and ventilated seats | std | — |
| First-row power recline | std | — |
| Five-seat interior | std | — |
| Second-row fold-up seats | std | — |
| Textile cloth seating trim | std | — |
Interior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power-adjust and heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Center console with extended storage | std | — |
| Customizable wraparound ambient lighting | std | — |
Exterior9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power-folding and auto-dimming side-view mirrors | std | — |
| 4x4 Off-road Group — tow hooks, skid plates, rear electronic locking axle, off-road shocks, hill-descent control, all-terrain tires | — | opt |
| Auto high beams | std | — |
| Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase | — | opt |
| Crew Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 153.5-in. wheelbase | — | opt |
| Cross-car daytime running lights | std | — |
| Panoramic glass roof | std | — |
| Protection Group (4x4 models only) — tow hooks, front suspension skid plate, transfer case skid plate, electronic power steering skid plate, fuel tank skid plate | — | opt |
| Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 140.5-in. wheelbase | — | std |
Powertrain15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| 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 |
| 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmission | — | opt |
| Comfort, Standard, Custom, Off-Road (Beast mode on Cyberbeast) | std | — |
| Electronic part-time transfer case | — | std |
| Electronic-locking differential (raised ride height available on all axle ratios; standard ride height available only on 3.92 axle ratio; included with 4x4 Off-road Group) | — | opt |
| Supercharging Max 325kW; Pay Per Use | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Coil spring with dual valve adaptive damping | std | — |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bed Utility Group (upper adjustable tie downs, bed extender, bed step, bed lighting, spray-in bed liner) | — | opt |
| Integrated electronic trailer brake controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailer-tow Group) | — | opt |
| Towing Capacity: 7,500 lbs | std | — |
| Trailer reverse steering control | — | opt |
| Trailer Technology Package — trailer hitch line-up assist, integrated trailer health monitor, trailer reverse guidance, surround 360-degree trailer camera, tow-specific navigation, digital rearview mirror with tow mode | — | opt |
| Trailer-tow Group — integrated trailer brake controller, trailer tire-pressure monitoring system, trailer reverse steering control, trailer light check, trailer tow mirror | — | 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
- minor Electrical System 25V699000 · 63,619 vehicles
Ram 1500
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 26V622000 · 5 vehicles
- high Tires 26V623000 · 16,385 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V225000 · 65,348 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V560000 · 239,130 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74,990 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $74,990 – $99,990 3 trims | — 14 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Cybertruck AWD | 1500 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 79 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $950 | $3,050 |
| EV range | 325 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2026 Ram 1500?
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 92.5 to 52.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck scores 92.5 and the 2026 Ram 1500 52.9. 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 2026 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2026 Ram 1500?
2026 Tesla Cybertruck: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Ram 1500: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 9 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 2026 Tesla Cybertruck and the 2026 Ram 1500?
Where the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 103 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (17 points against 2.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and is rated 79 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2026 Ram 1500 answers: it lists 5 standard driver-assist features against 2 and seats 6 against 5. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.