Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tundra
Two full-size pickups side by side: price, power, towing, payload and where each is sold.
The short version
- Price: level, at $41,000 each.
- Towing: the Tundra tows more, 5,440 kg against 5,250 kg (4% more).
- Payload: the Ram 1500 carries more, 1,050 kg against 880 kg (19% more).
- Power: the Ram 1500 peaks higher, 540 hp against 437 hp (24% more).
- Powertrains: Ram 1500: ICE. Tundra: ICE, Hybrid.
Side by side
| Pickup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $41,000Best | $41,000Best |
| Max power | 540 hpBest | 437 hp |
| Max towing | 5,250 kg | 5,440 kgBest |
| Max payload | 1,050 kgBest | 880 kg |
| Length | 5,916 mm | 5,933 mm |
| Bed length | 1,712 mmBest | 1,666 mm |
| Fuel use, combined | 10.7 L/100 km EPA | 10.7 L/100 km EPA |
| Safety ratings | NHTSA: 4 stars | IIHS: Top Safety Pick NHTSA: 5 stars |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICEHybrid |
| Class | Full-size | Full-size |
| Drivetrain | RWD / 4x4 | RWD / 4x4 |
| Engines / motors | 3.6L V6 eTorque, 5.7L HEMI V8, 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin-turbo | 3.4L twin-turbo V6, i-FORCE MAX hybrid |
| Main markets | North America, Middle East | North America, Middle East |
| Maker | Ram United States | Toyota Japan |
Ram
ToyotaBest = lowest starting price; highest power, towing and payload. Approximate starting price in USD; specs are best-case maximums across trims.
Where each is sold
- Both are sold in United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Australia.
- Only the Ram 1500: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand.
Availability is compiled from makers’ public information as of November 2026. Launches and withdrawals can take a while to show up here, and trims differ by country. Prices are approximate starting prices converted to US dollars, not local list prices.