2. Comparisons

2017 Ram 1500 Quad Cab vs. 2017 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Diesel

What is the main difference between 1500 Quad Cab and 1500 Quad Cab Diesel?

These two Ram 1500 models are two modifications of the same model with one major difference, the powertrain. First of all, the 2017 Ram 1500 Quad Cab has a more powerful engine and gets 1.5 mpg less than the 2017 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Diesel. Also, the 2017 1500 Quad Cab is priced $7,300 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2017 1500 Quad Cab Diesel. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.6 L, Auto, RWD
  • 3.6 L, Auto, 4WD
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$30,595
$37,895
Engine
Engine
3.6L V-6
3.0L V-6 Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
305 hp
240 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
17 MPG
18 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
25 MPG
25 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
20 MPG
21 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
79.4 in
79.4 in
Length
Length
229.0 - 237.9 in
229.0 in
Height
Height
77.2 - 77.7 in
77.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
140.5 - 149.4 in
140.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
126.3 - 131.2 ft2
126.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5 - 6
6
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
41.0 in
41.0 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.0 in
41.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
66.0 in
66.0 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.7 in
39.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
34.7 in
34.7 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
65.7 in
65.7 in

Costs

2017 Ram 1500 Quad Cab

2017 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,850 - $3,000
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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