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Ram 1500 2012
Read this side-by-side '12 Ram 1500 comparison vs. other Ram models with pictures and specification. Find Comparisons between the 2012 1500 and new Rams at Truckin’ Magazine online.
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Year
2012
Make
Ram
Model
1500
Trim
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Crew Cab
- 2WD V8
- 4WD V8
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Ext Cab
- 2WD V6
- 2WD V8
- 4WD V8
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Reg Cab Long
- 2WD V6
- 2WD V8
- 4WD V8
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Reg Cab Short
- 2WD V6
- 2WD V8
- 4WD V8
General Pricing
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Ram 1500
Ram 2500 Mega Cab
Ram 3500 Mega Cab
Ram Cargo Van
MSRP
$21,820.00
$40,735.00
$55,380.00
$22,420.00
Destination
$995.00
$995.00
$995.00
$995.00
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Fuel Economy
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Ram 1500
Ram 2500 Mega Cab
Ram 3500 Mega Cab
Ram Cargo Van
City (mpg)
14
N/A
N/A
17
Highway (mpg)
20
N/A
N/A
25
Payload & Towing
Payload & Towing
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Ram 2500 Mega Cab
Ram 3500 Mega Cab
Ram Cargo Van
Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Ram 1500
Ram 2500 Mega Cab
Ram 3500 Mega Cab
Ram Cargo Van
Front Suspension
wishbone
beam
beam
strut
Rear Suspension
beam
beam
beam
torsion
Tires
265/70R17
265/70R17
235/80R17
225/65R16
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Ram 1500
Ram 2500 Mega Cab
Ram 3500 Mega Cab
Ram Cargo Van
Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
Std.
N/A
Engines & Power
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Ram 1500
Ram 2500 Mega Cab
Ram 3500 Mega Cab
Ram Cargo Van
Standard Engine
3.7L 215hp V6
5.7L 383hp V8
6.7L 350hp I6
3.6L 283hp V6
Horsepower
215 @ 5200 RPM
383 @ 5600 RPM
350 @ 3000 RPM
283 @ 6400 RPM
Torque
235 @ 4000 RPM
400 @ 4000 RPM
650 @ 1500 RPM
260 @ 4400 RPM
Valves
2
2
4
4
Displacement (cc)
3701
5654
6690
3605
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.7 X 3.6
3.9 X 3.6
4.2 X 4.9
3.8 X 3.3
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
9.6:1
17.3:1
10.2:1
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Ram 1500
Ram 2500 Mega Cab
Ram 3500 Mega Cab
Ram Cargo Van
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
4574.6
6717.5
7617
4510.7
Wheelbase (in.)
120.5
160
160
121.2
Length (in.)
209
248.4
248.4
202.8
Width (in.)
79.4
79.1
96.4
78.7
Height (in.)
74.6
78.3
78.3
67.9
Track Front (in.)
68
68.3
68.3
65.6
Track Rear (in.)
67.5
68.2
68.2
64.8
Ground Clearance (in.)
9
7.7
7.5
5.6
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