1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Model Comparison

General Pricing

Resale Value	$25,520.00	$21,095.00	$18,035.00
Destination	$640.00	$615.00	$615.00
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Engines & Power

Standard Engine	5.9L V8	5.2L V8	3.9L V6
Horsepower	245 @ 4000 RPM	225 @ 4400 RPM	175 @ 4800 RPM
Torque	335 @ 3000 RPM	295 @ 3200 RPM	225 @ 3200 RPM
Valves	2	2	2
Displacement (cc)	5896	5211	3916
Bore X Stroke (in.)	4.0 X 3.6	3.9 X 3.3	3.9 X 3.3
Compression Ratio	8.9:1	8.9:1	9.1:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg)	12	13	15
Highway (mpg)	17	18	17

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)	5209.5	4680.4	4301.2
Wheelbase (in.)	154.7	127.2	127.2
Length (in.)	240.1	210.6	210.6
Width (in.)	79.3	78.8	78.8
Height (in.)	77.1	80.1	80.1
Track Front (in.)	69.8	66.7	66.7
Track Rear (in.)	69.8	63.2	65.5
Ground Clearance (in.)	8.6	7.4	7.4

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating	6	2	2
Front Headroom (in.)	40.2	38.9	38.9
Rear Headroom (in.)	39.4	N/A	N/A
Front Legroom (in.)	41.0	N/A	N/A
Rear Legroom (in.)	31.6	N/A	N/A
Front Shoulder Room (in.)	66.0	N/A	N/A
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)	67.7	N/A	N/A
Front Hip Room (in.)	65.6	N/A	N/A
Rear Hip Room (in.)	66.8	N/A	N/A

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	trailing	strut	strut
Rear Suspension	beam	beam	beam
Tires	245/75R16	225/75R16	235/75R15

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks

N/A

N/A

N/A

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive	4x4 wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)	Std.	Std.	Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System	N/A	N/A	N/A

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio	AM/FM	AM/FM	AM/FM
Cassette Player	Yes	N/A	N/A
CD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
CD Changer	N/A	N/A	N/A
DVD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
Navigation Aid	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior

Cruise Control	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tilt Steering	N/A	Yes	Yes
Telescopic Steering Column	N/A	N/A	N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

N/A

N/A

N/A

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

N/A

N/A

N/A