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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Model Comparison
Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup
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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab Crew Cab Pickup
2006 Dodge Caravan Base Cargo Minivan
2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe
General Pricing
Resale Value
$32,060.00
$20,130.00
$83,145.00
Destination
$900.00
$715.00
$850.00
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Engines & Power
Standard Engine
5.7L V8
3.3L V6
8.3L V10
Horsepower
345 @ 5400 RPM
180 @ 5200 RPM
500 @ 5600 RPM
Torque
375 @ 4200 RPM
210 @ 4000 RPM
525 @ 4200 RPM
Valves
2
2
2
Displacement (cc)
5654
3301
8285
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.9 X 3.6
3.7 X 3.2
4.0 X 4.0
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
9.3:1
9.6:1
Fuel Economy
City (mpg)
15
19
12
Highway (mpg)
19
26
20
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
6102.4
4111.6
3410.6
Wheelbase (in.)
160.5
113.3
98.8
Length (in.)
247.7
189.3
175.6
Width (in.)
79.5
78.6
75.2
Height (in.)
74.5
68.9
48.6
Track Front (in.)
68.6
63.0
61.6
Track Rear (in.)
68.2
64.0
60.9
Ground Clearance (in.)
7.1
5.6
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Standard Seating
6
2
2
Front Headroom (in.)
40.8
39.6
36.5
Rear Headroom (in.)
40.5
N/A
N/A
Front Legroom (in.)
41.0
40.6
42.4
Rear Legroom (in.)
44.2
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
67.0
62.9
54.1
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
66.5
N/A
N/A
Front Hip Room (in.)
64.9
57.2
N/A
Rear Hip Room (in.)
64.4
N/A
N/A
Payload & Towing
Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
N/A
140.4
N/A
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Front Suspension
wishbone
strut
wishbone
Rear Suspension
beam
beam
wishbone
Tires
245/70R17
215/65R16
275/35R18
Anti-Theft & Locks
Power Door Locks
Std.
N/A
Std.
Braking & Traction
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
rear wheel drive
front wheel drive
rear wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System
N/A
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
N/A
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
Yes
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
Cruise Control
Std.
N/A
N/A
Tilt Steering
Yes
N/A
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
N/A
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Power Windows
Std.
N/A
Std.
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