Purchasing a new truck can be both an exciting and sometimes hassling experience. Knowing the specifics of your purchase can help aid in making your next decision.
If you are in the market for a new Dodge RAM 1500 and need to know a specific trim level’s length, have questions about the difference between the crew and quad cab, or anything in between, then this article is for you.
While Dodge offers specific lengths on their website, the formatting of the website can be clunky and unintuitive to use.
The 2022 Dodge RAM 1500 length is between 228.9 inches to 241.8 inches and is available in eight different trim levels, with most trim levels also offering different cab and bed options.
Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of all trim levels and their respective lengths.
Truck Lengths For Different Models
When determining the length of a truck, you need to look at the bed length, the trim level, and the cab configuration. There are many different sources for this information, but it’s not always easy to digest. We’ve broken it down in
RAM 1500 Tradesman
The Tradesman trim level comes with a choice of two different cabs and two different bed options.
- Equipped with the 5’7” bed, the crew cab RAM 1500 Tradesman is 232.9 inches long.
- Equipped with the 6’4” bed, the crew cab RAM 1500 Tradesman is 241.8 inches long.
- Equipped with the 6’4” bed, the quad cab RAM 1500 Tradesman is 228.9 inches long.
RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE
The Tradesman HFE trim level comes with a choice of two different cabs and a one-bed option.
- Equipped with the 6’4” bed, the crew cab RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE is 232.9 inches long.
- Equipped with the 6’4” bed, the quad cab RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE is 228.9 inches long.
RAM 1500 Big Horn
The Big Horn trim level comes with a choice of two different cabs and two different bed options.
- Equipped with the 5’7” bed, the crew cab RAM 1500 Big Horn is 232.9 inches long.
- Equipped with the 6’4” bed, the crew cab RAM 1500 Big Horn is 241.8 inches long.
- Equipped with the 6’4” bed, the quad cab RAM 1500 Big Horn is 228.9 inches long.
RAM 1500 Laramie
The Laramie trim level comes with a choice of one only the crew cab and two different bed options.
- Equipped with the 5’7” bed, the crew cab RAM 1500 Laramie is 232.9 inches long.
- Equipped with the 6’4” bed, the crew cab RAM 1500 Laramie is 241.8 inches long.
RAM 1500 Rebel
The Rebel trim level is only offered with a crew cab and a one-bed option.
- Equipped with the 5’7” bed, the crew cab RAM 1500 Rebel is 232.9 inches long.
RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn
The Limited Longhorn trim level comes with a choice of one only the crew cab and two different bed options.
- Equipped with the 5’7” bed, the crew cab RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn is 232.9 inches long.
- Equipped with the 6’4” bed, the crew cab RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn is 241.8 inches long.
RAM 1500 Limited
The Limited trim level comes with a choice of one only the crew cab and two different bed options.
- Equipped with the 5’7” bed, the crew cab RAM 1500 Limited is 232.9 inches long.
- Equipped with the 6’4” bed, the crew cab RAM 1500 Limited is 241.8 inches long.
RAM 1500 TRX
The TRX trim level is only offered with a crew cab and a one-bed option.
- Equipped with the 5’7” bed, the crew cab RAM 1500 TRX is 232.9 inches long.
FAQs
How wide is a RAM 1500?
Aside from length, another factor to consider is how wide a RAM 1500 is. Below is a breakdown per trim level.
- RAM 1500 Tradesman – All RAM 1500 Tradesman models are 82.1” wide
- RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE – All RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE models are 82.1” wide
- RAM 1500 Big Horn – All RAM 1500 Big Horn models are 82.1” wide
- RAM 1500 Laramie – All RAM 1500 Laramie models are 82.1” wide
- RAM 1500 Rebel – The RAM 1500 Rebel is 82.1” wide
- RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn – All RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn models are 82.1” wide.
- RAM 1500 Limited – All RAM 1500 Limited models are 82.1” wide
- RAM 1500 TRX – The RAM 1500 TRX is 88” wide.
How big is a RAM 1500 gas tank?
Just like size, the gas tank capacity varies between trim levels as well. The fuel capacity of a RAM 1500 ranges between 23 to 33 gallons. Below is a breakdown for each trim level.
- RAM 1500 Tradesman – The RAM 1500 Tradesman fuel capacity is 23 gallons for the quad cab and 26 gallons for the crew cab.
- RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE – The RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE fuel capacity is 23 gallons for the quad cab and 26 gallons for the crew cab.
- RAM 1500 Big Horn – The RAM 1500 Big Horn fuel capacity is 23 gallons for the quad cab and 26 gallons for the crew cab.
- RAM 1500 Laramie – The RAM 1500 Laramie fuel capacity is 26 gallons for either model.
- RAM 1500 Rebel – The RAM 1500 Rebel fuel capacity is 26 gallons.
- RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn – The RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn fuel capacity is 26 gallons for either model.
- RAM 1500 Limited – The RAM 1500 Limited fuel capacity is 26 gallons for either model.
- RAM 1500 TRX – The RAM 1500 TRX fuel capacity is 33 gallons.
What kind of engine is in a RAM 1500?
The 2022 model year of RAM 1500s is available in four different engine configurations, ranging from 260 to 702 horsepower. Below is a breakdown of each trim level.
- RAM 1500 Tradesman – All RAM 1500 Tradesman models come equipped with a 3.6L V6, making 305 horsepower.
- RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE – The RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE crew cab comes equipped with a 3.0L V6 diesel, making 260 horsepower, while the quad cab version comes equipped with a 3.6L V6, making 305 horsepower.
- RAM 1500 Big Horn – All RAM 1500 Big Horn models come equipped with a 3.6L V6, making 305 horsepower.
- RAM 1500 Laramie – All RAM 1500 Laramie models come equipped with a 3.6L V6, making 305 horsepower.
- RAM 1500 Rebel – The RAM 1500 Rebel model is equipped with a 3.6L V6, making 305 horsepower.
- RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn –All RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn models come equipped with a 3.6L V6, making 305 horsepower.
- RAM 1500 Limited – All RAM 1500 Limited models come equipped with a 5.7L V8, making 395 horsepower.
- RAM 1500 TRX – The RAM 1500 TRX model is equipped with a 6.2L V8, making 702 horsepower.
What is the difference between a crew cab and a quad cab?
Traditionally, the difference between a crew and a quad cab is the rear legroom length versus bed length, where the quad cab offered less legroom and a bigger bed while the crew cab offered more rear legroom and a shorter bed.
However, Dodge now offers both the 5’7” and 6’4” bed sizes for the crew cab, meaning you do not need to sacrifice passenger comfort in order to have a larger truck bed.
What is the shortest RAM 1500?
The shortest RAM 1500 offered right now is the quad cab version with the 6’4” bed, coming in at 228.9 inches. This size is offered in the Tradesman, Tradesman HFE, and Big Horn trim levels.
What is the longest RAM 1500?
The longest RAM 1500 offered right now is the crew cab version with the 6’4” bed, coming in at 241.8 inches. This size is offered in the Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, and Limited trim levels.
Is the RAM 1500 and RAM 2500 similar in size?
Somewhat, depending on trim level. The RAM 2500, a ¾ ton truck, offers larger-sized beds (6’4” and 8’) in comparison to its ½ ton counterpart. The length of the RAM 2500 ranges between 232 inches to 260.8 inches.
Summary
In this article, we discussed how long the Dodge RAM 1500 series of trucks is, depending on trim level, plus cab and bed configuration. Ranging from 228.9 inches to 241.8 inches, each trim level varies in size and utility.
Knowing the exact dimensions will help aid you in the purchasing process so you can determine if the truck can fit in your garage. Although the typical homeowner’s garage is 12’ wide and 22’ deep, be sure to measure your own space to ensure that your next RAM 1500 will be able to fit without hassle.
