2027 GMC Sierra vs 2027 Ram 1500
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 88.9 to 74.4, on fuel & range, performance. The Ram 1500 is ahead on safety.
2027 GMC Sierra
The 2027 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 10 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Sierr…
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 GMC Sierra
Clear winThe GMC Sierra wins clearly, 88.9 to 74.4, on fuel & range, performance. The Ram 1500 is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2027 Ram 1500overall 74.4 | 2027 GMC Sierraoverall 88.9 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 38 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 75 | |||||||||
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 | 77.9 | 100 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 74.4 | 88.9 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
Ram 1500: base trim Tradesman 4X2 · GMC Sierra: base trim Pro 2WD. 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 2027 GMC Sierra wins
- It is rated 66 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,150 against $2,850).
- It turns out 455 lb-ft of torque against 271.
Where the 2027 Ram 1500 answers
- It lists 5 standard driver-assist features against 0.
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 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $51,295 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3,604 cc | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 eTorque, eight-speed automatic | 2.7L TurboMax |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 350 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 455 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.42 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| 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 | Upper and lower A-arms, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar | Independent coil over shock with twin tube shock absorbers including frequency dependent damping |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link with track bar, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle | 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 |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power steering | Electric power-assisted rack and pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 45.1 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 378 mm | 343 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc | 4 x 51mm fixed cast iron |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | 375 mm | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | 1 x 51mm sliding cast iron with integrated electric park brake |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 275/55R20 | 255/70R17 all-season |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 26 gal | 28 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 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Bed Utility Group | opt | — |
| 120V 2kW on-board power (Pentastar V6 only) | opt | — |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver seat | opt | — |
| Heated front seats and steering wheel | opt | — |
| 2-way power driver lumbar | opt | — |
Interior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats and steering wheel | opt | — |
| Tradesman Level 1 Equipment Group | opt | — |
| LED bed lighting | opt | — |
Exterior8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Rotor Size: Front 13.5in/343mm vented; Rear 13.6in/345mm vented | — | std |
| Electric power-assisted rack and pinion steering | — | std |
| Front brakes: 4 x 51mm fixed cast iron; Rear brakes: 1 x 51mm sliding cast iron with integrated electric park brake | — | std |
| Independent coil over shock front suspension with twin tube shock absorbers including frequency dependent damping | — | std |
| Solid Axle Hotchkiss rear suspension with two stage 1+1 steel leaf springs or progressive rate composite mono-leaf springs | — | std |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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, NCAPRam 1500
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
GMC Sierra
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | GMC SierraPro 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $51,295 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 18 trims | $51,295 – $87,895 10 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | 1500 2WD | Sierra EV Ext Range (11kW Chgr) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 66 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,850 | $1,150 |
| EV range | — | 396 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Ram 1500 or the 2027 GMC Sierra?
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 88.9 to 74.4, on fuel & range, performance. The Ram 1500 is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 GMC Sierra scores 88.9 and the 2027 Ram 1500 74.4. 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 2027 Ram 1500 or the 2027 GMC Sierra?
2027 Ram 1500: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 GMC Sierra: 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 Ram 1500 and the 2027 GMC Sierra?
Where the 2027 GMC Sierra wins: it is rated 66 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,150 against $2,850), and turns out 455 lb-ft of torque against 271. Where the 2027 Ram 1500 answers: it lists 5 standard driver-assist features against 0. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.