Dodge ram and Toyota tundra both are categorized as the leading and most popular models of the heavy duty trucks. Both are chosen for their adequate capacity, comfort and strong overhaul features. Dodge ram tops undoubtedly in the ratings, finishing and entertainment package whereas tundra is considered to be technologically competent. Dodge is rated as 8.4 overall and tundra has rating of about 7.6 on the scale of 10. Despite of similarities there are certain differences in both models which help them occupy a distinctive place in the market and in the minds of the ultimate consumers.
Dimensions
The vehicle carries the interior, exterior and the cargo dimensions. The overall image depends largely upon the correctly proportioned dimensions. The interior, exterior and cargo dimensions of dodge are: 41 inches leg room, the passenger capacity sufficient for 3, 40.3 inches of head room, 120 inches of wheelbase, cargo box width and height as 66.4 and 20.1 inches respectively, 39.5 diameters of turning cycle and full size spare tire. The similar dimensions for tundra are: full size spare tire, turning diameter of about 44 feet, cargo width 66.4 inches, height 22.2 inches, 145.7 inches wheelbase, overall height 75.8 inches, front legroom 42.5 inches, passenger capacity conveniently for 3 passengers and front shoulder room of about 66.7 inches.
Fuel Economy
The mid ship tank location gives tundra the tank capacity of 26.4 gallons and ram 26 gallons. The difference is of 0.5 gallons between the two trucks. The fuel specifications complement the engine potential. Dodge ram has 260 torque power, 3.6 liters displacement, v6 engine, regular unleaded fuel type and sequential MPI as the fuel system. Toyota Tundra experts have also designed the engine specifications with great expertise and care. It has fuel system similar to ram that is sequential MPI with 270 horsepower, 4.0 liters displacement and 278 torque power. The engine that complements the fuel system is V6 unleaded. Both wheel drives have automatic transmission to achieve greater performance excellence.
Mileage
The best aspect for ram and tundra is their fuel efficiency and minimum CO2 emissions. That means the vehicles are user friendly as well as environmental friendly. Dodge ram has the average mileage over city of about 17 mpg and tundra has 16 mpg. The fuel economy over highways for tundra is 20 and for ram is 25 mpg.
Ratings
There are number of aspects that are rated. The rating is based upon the crash tests conducted by different organizations and the potential and current customer reviews over a period of time. The aspects are: overall safety rating for ram and tundra is four stars on the scale of five, four stars for both for frontal barrier, crash rating for driver while driving ram is four stars and while driving Toyota tundra is 3 stars, overall side crash rating of dodge ram and Toyota tundra is five stars, rollover rating is four stars and three stars for ram and tundra respectively.