2012 Ram 1500 Trim Comparison
Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup
Engines & Power
| Standard Engine |
3.7L V6 |
4.7L V8 |
|
| Horsepower |
215 @ 5200 RPM |
310 @ 5650 RPM |
|
| Torque |
235 @ 4000 RPM |
330 @ 3950 RPM |
|
| Valves |
2 |
2 |
|
| Displacement (cc) |
3701 |
4701 |
|
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.7 X 3.6 |
3.7 X 3.4 |
|
| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1 |
9.8:1 |
|
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
4574.6 |
5099.3 |
|
| Wheelbase (in.) |
120.5 |
140.5 |
|
| Length (in.) |
209.0 |
229.0 |
|
| Width (in.) |
79.4 |
79.4 |
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| Height (in.) |
74.6 |
75.1 |
|
| Track Front (in.) |
68.0 |
68.0 |
|
| Track Rear (in.) |
67.5 |
67.5 |
|
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
9.0 |
9.0 |
|
Interior Dimensions
| Standard Seating |
3 |
6 |
|
| Front Headroom (in.) |
40.3 |
41.0 |
|
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
N/A |
39.9 |
|
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.0 |
41.0 |
|
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
40.3 |
|
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
66.0 |
66.0 |
|
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
65.7 |
|
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
62.9 |
63.2 |
|
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
63.2 |
|
Braking & Traction
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
|
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
|
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
|
Interior
| Cruise Control |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
|
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Safety
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
|
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
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| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
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| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Seats
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Roof
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Compare Against Other Trims
2012 Ram 1500 Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup
2012 Ram 1500 Base Crew Cab Pickup