2020 Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tundra

If you're looking for a full-size pickup truck to take you from your daily commute to your toughest hauling jobs, you'll find a willing and capable workhorse in both the 2020 Ram 1500 and the Toyota Tundra. You'll want to choose a truck with great gas mileage for your drives around Rapid City, Belle Fourche, and Sioux Falls, SD, as well as powerful capability for your heavy-duty hauling needs.

Which of these trucks is right for you? We hope this 2020 Ram 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra comparison from the team at Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT (CDJRF) will help you answer that question, so you can get behind the wheel of a great new pickup sooner.

Overview: 2020 Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tundra

As with most pickups, both the Ram 1500 and the Toyota Tundra are available in a variety of cab styles and trim levels. In fact, you can choose from six trim levels for both vehicles. The 2020 Ram 1500 achieves an impressive EPA-estimated 20 city/25 highway MPG compared to the Tundra's EPA-estimated 13 city/18 highway MPG.

The Ram 1500 offers four engines, while the Tundra offers just a single engine. The 1500 can produce a maximum of 395 horsepower compared to the Tundra's slightly lower output of 381 horsepower.

Both trucks are available with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). If you're headed off the pavement, the 4WD configuration will give you the traction you need!

Interior Features: Your Ram Luxury Truck

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If you're shopping for a high-end truck, the Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra offer attractive trim levels in their Laramie Longhorn and Platinum options. Wood accents and leather seats make these trucks beautiful to look at and even more comfortable to sit in.

However, the Ram 1500 really leans into its frontier adventure style. The Laramie Longhorn is fitted with Natura Plus leather in rugged Mountain Brown and Light Mountain Brown. There's no doubt about it: You'll love the filigree patterns along the edges of the seats-a fine touch you won't find in the Toyota Tundra.

Rear-seat passengers enjoy luxurious space in the Ram 1500 too. Rear legroom measures up to 45.2 inches and reclining rear seats are available. Park your truck, relax and lean back, and watch the clouds drift past above with the available dual-pane panoramic sunroof.

While the Toyota Tundra offers a moonroof, it isn't panoramic like the one in the Ram 1500. Legroom comes to a spacious 42.3 inches max in the back row, but it still falls short of the roomy Ram 1500. You won't find reclining rear seats in the Tundra, either.

Tech Throwdown: Ram vs Toyota

Both the Ram 1500 and the Toyota Tundra are equipped with a standard touchscreen infotainment system. The Ram's Uconnect® system is logically laid out, easy to use, and available with a high-resolution, 12-inch touchscreen. Several physical buttons and knobs are available for simple controls while driving. While the Tundra touchscreen is easy to use, the screen is much smaller, topping out at eight inches.

Both systems are equipped with Bluetooth® connectivity for hands-free phone calls and feature SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, so you'll have access to hundreds of channels of music and entertainment. The Ram 1500's available Driver Information Digital Cluster allows you to customize your instrument cluster display with the most relevant information. Both the Ram and Toyota trucks come standard with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration.

Cargo: Easier Access to Your Gear

Central to the appeal of any pickup truck is the cargo bed. It lends the vehicle its utilitarian nature, letting you haul heavy loads and move more equipment where you need it most.

You'll find multiple bed lengths for these trucks. For example, both offer beds that run just over five feet in length and just over six feet in length. Choose the ideal configuration to serve your cargo-carrying needs.

Only the Ram 1500, however, has an available multifunction tailgate for unprecedented convenience. It morphs to meet your needs, with 60/40 split-swing doors that open to an 88-degree angle. You can also swing them down like a traditional tailgate, if you prefer. Because you won't need to reach over the tailgate, this feature is convenient for:

• Cleaning the pickup bed.
• Loading bulky items directly onto the bed.
• Towing a trailer without restricting bed access.

The Ram pickup has another ace up its sleeve: the available RamBox® Cargo Management System. It offers weatherproof, lockable, illuminated, and drainable storage bins that run along either side of the pickup bed. You won't find similar features on the Toyota Tundra.

Towing & Safety

When properly equipped, the Ram 1500 can tow up to 12,750 pounds, while the Toyota Tundra can tow up to 10,200 pounds. Both pickups are equipped with Trailer Sway Control that helps keep the trailer and truck in control while towing.

For safety, the Ram 1500 comes with a standard post-collision safety system. Both the 1500 and the Tundra are equipped with a tire pressure warning system to alert you when you need to re-inflate a tire, which is especially helpful on rough, rocky terrain.

Learn more about the Ram 1500 with this full 2020 Ram 1500 review!

Test Drive Your Pickup

Now that you know more about what the Ram 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra pickups can achieve, you'll probably want to get behind the wheel of one for yourself. Our team at Liberty CDJRF thinks that our customers will appreciate the 2020 Ram 1500's powerful towing capacity, large number of customizable options, and easy-to-use infotainment system.

If you're looking for a new pickup to take you around Rapid City, Belle Fourche, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, contact us today to schedule a test drive.