
Dodge vs. Ram
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Dodge and Ram contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Dodge and Ram cars.
When comparing the Dodge brand to the Ram brand, Dodge has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and variety of models offered. Ram has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety and retained value.
Dodge versus Ram: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Dodge versus Ram pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Dodge in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Dodge also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 6 comparisons. Ram models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Dodge versus Ram: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Ram vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 10 model comparisons, with Dodge offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Dodge and Ram vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Ram offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Both Dodge and Ram vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Ram offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 7 comparisons. Dodge offers greater towing capacity in 3 out of 7 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Dodge and Ram have the same towing capacity.
Dodge versus Ram: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Dodge versus Ram overall quality ratings shows Ram with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Ram has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Ram has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Ram shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Safest Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 2 coupes. In comparison, Ram offers
Drivetrain Options: Dodge offers 3 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle. Ram offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 2 diesels.
Dodge offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Ram offers .
New Car Pricing
Dodge Dakota
Not Yet Available
Dodge Dakota
Not Yet Available
Dodge Durango
$41,849 - $51,570
Dodge Challenger
$30,819 - $89,030
Dodge Charger (electric coupe)
Not Yet Available
Dodge Ram 1500
Not Yet Available
Dodge Ram 1500
Not Yet Available
Dodge Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
Dodge Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Dodge Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
Ram 1500
$53,665 - $82,009
Ram Dakota
Not Yet Available
Ram 1500
$53,665 - $82,009
Ram 1500
$53,665 - $82,009
Ram 1500
$53,665 - $82,009
Ram Dakota
Not Yet Available
Ram 2500
$55,600 - $96,820
Ram 1500 Classic
$35,167 - $54,765
Ram 1500
$53,665 - $82,009
Ram 2500
$55,600 - $96,820
Used Car Pricing
Dodge Dakota
$5,980 - $14,995
Dodge Dakota
$5,980 - $14,995
Dodge Durango
Not Yet Available
Dodge Challenger
$22,499 - $89,900
Dodge Charger (electric coupe)
Not Yet Available
Dodge Ram 1500
$6,357 - $16,667
Dodge Ram 1500
$6,357 - $16,667
Dodge Ram 2500
$16,020 - $34,921
Dodge Ram 3500
$16,600 - $39,198
Dodge Ram 3500
$16,600 - $39,198
Used Car Pricing
Ram 1500
$49,814 - $74,238
Ram Dakota
$6,854 - $15,996
Ram 1500
$49,814 - $74,238
Ram 1500
$49,814 - $74,238
Ram 1500
$49,814 - $74,238
Ram Dakota
$6,854 - $15,996
Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
Ram 1500 Classic
$27,061 - $41,549
Ram 1500
$49,814 - $74,238
Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Dodge Dakota
Not Yet Available
Dodge Dakota
Not Yet Available
Dodge Durango
49.3%
Dodge Challenger
39.5%
Dodge Charger (electric coupe)
52.5%
Dodge Ram 1500
Not Yet Available
Dodge Ram 1500
Not Yet Available
Dodge Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
Dodge Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Dodge Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Ram 1500
42.8%
Ram Dakota
Not Yet Available
Ram 1500
42.8%
Ram 1500
42.8%
Ram 1500
42.8%
Ram Dakota
Not Yet Available
Ram 2500
28.3%
Ram 1500 Classic
48.3%
Ram 1500
42.8%
Ram 2500
28.3%
Horsepower / Torque
Dodge Dakota
210 hp / 235 foot-lbs
Dodge Dakota
210 hp / 235 foot-lbs
Dodge Durango
295 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Dodge Challenger
303 hp / 268 foot-lbs
Dodge Charger (electric coupe)
670 hp / 627 foot-lbs
Dodge Ram 1500
215 hp / 235 foot-lbs
Dodge Ram 1500
215 hp / 235 foot-lbs
Dodge Ram 2500
383 hp / 400 foot-lbs
Dodge Ram 3500
350 hp / 650 foot-lbs
Dodge Ram 3500
350 hp / 650 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Ram 1500
305 hp / 271 foot-lbs
Ram Dakota
210 hp / 235 foot-lbs
Ram 1500
305 hp / 271 foot-lbs
Ram 1500
305 hp / 271 foot-lbs
Ram 1500
305 hp / 271 foot-lbs
Ram Dakota
210 hp / 235 foot-lbs
Ram 2500
405 hp / 429 foot-lbs
Ram 1500 Classic
305 hp / 269 foot-lbs
Ram 1500
305 hp / 271 foot-lbs
Ram 2500
405 hp / 429 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Dodge Dakota
15 / 20 / 17
Dodge Dakota
15 / 20 / 17
Dodge Durango
Not Yet Available
Dodge Challenger
19 / 30 / 23
Dodge Charger (electric coupe)
Not Yet Available
Dodge Ram 1500
14 / 20 / 16
Dodge Ram 1500
14 / 20 / 16
Dodge Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
Dodge Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Dodge Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Ram 1500
Not Yet Available
Ram Dakota
15 / 20 / 17
Ram 1500
Not Yet Available
Ram 1500
Not Yet Available
Ram 1500
Not Yet Available
Ram Dakota
15 / 20 / 17
Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
Ram 1500 Classic
17 / 25 / 20
Ram 1500
Not Yet Available
Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Dodge Dakota
Not available
Dodge Dakota
Not available
Dodge Durango
7.5 / 10
Dodge Challenger
Not available
Dodge Charger (electric coupe)
Not available
Dodge Ram 1500
Not available
Dodge Ram 1500
Not available
Dodge Ram 2500
Not available
Dodge Ram 3500
Not available
Dodge Ram 3500
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Ram 1500
7.9 / 10
Ram Dakota
Not available
Ram 1500
7.9 / 10
Ram 1500
7.9 / 10
Ram 1500
7.9 / 10
Ram Dakota
Not available
Ram 2500
8.1 / 10
Ram 1500 Classic
Not available
Ram 1500
7.9 / 10
Ram 2500
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Dodge Dakota
Not available
Dodge Dakota
Not available
Dodge Durango
7.7 / 10
Dodge Challenger
Not available
Dodge Charger (electric coupe)
Not available
Dodge Ram 1500
Not available
Dodge Ram 1500
Not available
Dodge Ram 2500
Not available
Dodge Ram 3500
Not available
Dodge Ram 3500
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Ram 1500
7.8 / 10
Ram Dakota
Not available
Ram 1500
7.8 / 10
Ram 1500
7.8 / 10
Ram 1500
7.8 / 10
Ram Dakota
Not available
Ram 2500
8.1 / 10
Ram 1500 Classic
Not available
Ram 1500
7.8 / 10
Ram 2500
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Dodge Dakota
Not available
Dodge Dakota
Not available
Dodge Durango
7.0 / 10
Dodge Challenger
8.0 / 10
Dodge Charger (electric coupe)
Not available
Dodge Ram 1500
Not available
Dodge Ram 1500
Not available
Dodge Ram 2500
Not available
Dodge Ram 3500
Not available
Dodge Ram 3500
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Ram 1500
7.6 / 10
Ram Dakota
Not available
Ram 1500
7.6 / 10
Ram 1500
7.6 / 10
Ram 1500
7.6 / 10
Ram Dakota
Not available
Ram 2500
7.0 / 10
Ram 1500 Classic
7.0 / 10
Ram 1500
7.6 / 10
Ram 2500
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Dodge Dakota
Not available
Dodge Dakota
Not available
Dodge Durango
7.8 / 10
Dodge Challenger
8.5 / 10
Dodge Charger (electric coupe)
7.6 / 10
Dodge Ram 1500
Not available
Dodge Ram 1500
Not available
Dodge Ram 2500
Not available
Dodge Ram 3500
Not available
Dodge Ram 3500
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Ram 1500
8.3 / 10
Ram Dakota
Not available
Ram 1500
8.3 / 10
Ram 1500
8.3 / 10
Ram 1500
8.3 / 10
Ram Dakota
Not available
Ram 2500
9.3 / 10
Ram 1500 Classic
7.9 / 10
Ram 1500
8.3 / 10
Ram 2500
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Dodge Durango
#12 of 28 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Ram 1500
#5 of 10 in
Best Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Dodge Durango
#10 of 33 in
Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Ram 1500
#7 of 10 in
Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Dodge Durango
#27 of 33 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
Dodge Challenger
#3 of 11 in
Safest Sports Cars
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Ram 1500
#5 of 10 in
Safest Full-Size Trucks
Ram 1500
#5 of 10 in
Safest Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Dodge Durango
#9 of 29 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Ram 1500
#4 of 5 in
Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money