2027 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2027 Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 wins clearly, 92.6 to 83.3, on safety. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.6 and it flips.
2027 Chevrolet Silverado
The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado is a gas large pickup truck announced by Chevrolet in 11 trims; fueleconomy.gov has not listed this model year yet, so the specs an…
2027 Ram 1500
The 2027 Ram 1500 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 1500 2WD, is EPA-…
2027 Ram 1500
Clear winThe Ram 1500 wins clearly, 92.6 to 83.3, on safety. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.6 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2027 Chevrolet Silveradooverall 83.3 | 2027 Ram 1500overall 92.6 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 75 | 100 | |||||||||
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 | 77.9 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 83.3 | 92.6 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 2 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Silverado: base trim Work Truck 2WD · Ram 1500: base trim Tradesman 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.6 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Ram 1500 wins
- It lists 5 standard driver-assist features against 0.
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado answers
- It turns out 455 lb-ft of torque against 271.
- It makes 350 hp against 305.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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
42 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,395 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.7L TurboMax | 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 eTorque, eight-speed automatic |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 350 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 455 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.42 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 8.3 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 | Independent coil over shock with twin tube shock absorbers including frequency dependent damping | Upper and lower A-arms, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Solid Axle Hotchkiss with two stage 1+1 steel leaf springs or progressive rate composite mono-leaf springs, splayed twin tube shock absorbers including frequency dependent damping | 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 | 343 mm | 378 mm |
| Front brake type | 4 x 51mm fixed cast iron | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | electric | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | 1 x 51mm sliding cast iron with integrated electric park brake | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | steel | — |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 255/70R17 all-season | 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
55 features · differences first, then sharedSafety8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive cruise control | — | std |
| ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines | — | std |
| Integrated electronic controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailertow Group) | — | opt |
| Active Lane Management (ALM) system | — | std |
| Advanced Safety Group | — | opt |
| Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| ParkSense front/rear park assist with automatic reverse stop | — | std |
| Trailer reverse steering control | — | opt |
Infotainment5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Base — six-speaker | — | std |
| Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls | — | opt |
| Uconnect 12-in. Radio | — | opt |
| Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio | — | std |
| Wireless charging pad | — | opt |
Convenience2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bed Utility Group | — | opt |
| 120V 2kW on-board power (Pentastar V6 only) | — | opt |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver seat | — | opt |
| Heated front seats and steering wheel | — | opt |
| 2-way power driver lumbar | — | opt |
Interior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats and steering wheel | — | opt |
| Tradesman Level 1 Equipment Group | — | opt |
| LED bed lighting | — | opt |
Exterior8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps | — | 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 |
| Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps | — | opt |
| Night Edition Package | — | opt |
| Off-Road Group (standard on Warlock and Rebel models) | — | opt |
| Protection Group (4x4 models only) | — | opt |
| Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 140.5-in. wheelbase | — | std |
Powertrain17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission | std | — |
| 2.7L TurboMax engine (350 hp / 455 lb-ft) | std | — |
| 26-gallon fuel tank | — | std |
| 3.0-liter Hurricane I6 twin-turbo, Standard Output, eight-speed automatic transmission | — | opt |
| 3.21 axle ratio | — | std |
| 3.55 axle ratio | — | opt |
| 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| 3.92 axle ratio | — | opt |
| 33-gallon fuel tank | — | opt |
| 4x2 | — | std |
| 4x4 | — | opt |
| 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmission | — | opt |
| Anti-spin differential (electronic-locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive) | — | opt |
| Available 28-gallon fuel tank (Regular Cab) | std | — |
| Available 34-gallon fuel tank (Double Cab / Crew Cab) | std | — |
| Electronic part-time transfer case | — | std |
| Electronic-locking rear differential | — | opt |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack and pinion steering | std | — |
| Front brakes: 4 x 51mm fixed cast iron caliper, 13.5in/343mm vented rotor | std | — |
| Front suspension: Independent coil over shock with twin tube shock absorbers including frequency dependent damping | std | — |
| Rear brakes: 1 x 51mm sliding cast iron caliper with integrated electric park brake, 13.6in/345mm vented rotor | std | — |
| Rear suspension: Solid Axle Hotchkiss with two stage 1+1 steel leaf springs or progressive rate composite mono-leaf springs | std | — |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer-tow Group | — | opt |
| Bed Utility Group | — | opt |
| Towing Technology Group | — | opt |
| Trailer-tow Group | — | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Silverado
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ram 1500
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41,395 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $41,395 – $79,995 11 trims | — 18 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | — | 1500 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | — | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | — | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado or the 2027 Ram 1500?
The Ram 1500 wins clearly, 92.6 to 83.3, on safety. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.6 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Ram 1500 scores 92.6 and the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 83.3. 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 2027 Chevrolet Silverado or the 2027 Ram 1500?
2027 Chevrolet Silverado: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Ram 1500: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2027 Ram 1500?
Where the 2027 Ram 1500 wins: it lists 5 standard driver-assist features against 0. Where the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado answers: it turns out 455 lb-ft of torque against 271 and makes 350 hp against 305. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.