The 2020 RAM Quad Cab vs. Crew Cab

You’re in the market for a RAM pickup because you need a truck that works as hard as you do. But should you get the quad cab, or pay a little more for the crew cab and give your crew a little more space? It depends on what you need your truck to do. A lot of our Camden customers have the same quandary when they come in. To help you decide, we’ve put together a side by side comparison of the RAM 1500 Tradesman crew cab vs quad cab.

The RAM Crew Cab vs. Quad Cab: Box Size

The cab in the crew cab is bigger, so its box comes in two available sizes. The 6’4” box that comes with the quad cab is also available for the crew cab. But a 5’7” box is also available for the crew cab, in case you want to cut down on the overall length of the truck.

The RAM Crew Cab vs. Quad Cab: Capacities

The main difference between the RAM 1500 crew cab vs. quad cab is size, and that affects how much each can haul and tow. While there is the same amount of cargo space in the 6’4” box for each truck, the maximum payload is higher for the quad cab. Why? Because a truck’s weight cannot exceed its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The quad’s bigger cab weighs more than the crew cab, so it takes up more of the GVWR, leaving less weight for the payload. Towing capacity is also impacted. So, you’ll want to keep that in mind if you have a lot to tow on our Sheridan roads. Here are the capacities:

Payload

• Quad Cab:
  • 2,300 pounds
• Crew Cab:
  • 1,930 pounds (5’7” box)
  • 1,880 pounds (6’4” box)

Towing Capacity

• Quad Cab:
  • 7,730 pounds
• Crew Cab:
  • 6,520 pounds (5’7” box)
  • 6,500 pounds (6’4” box)

GCWR

• Quad Cab:
  • 12,900 pounds
• Crew Cab
  • 11,900 pounds

The RAM Crew Cab vs. Quad Cab: Passenger Space

Both the crew cab and quad cab can seat 6 passengers, but the crew cab is built to seat them more comfortably with more room. Here are the passenger dimensions:

Rear Legroom

• Quad Cab: 35.6 inches
• Crew Cab: 45.2 inches

Rear Headroom

• Quad Cab: 39.2 inches
• Crew Cab: 39.8 inches

Passenger Volume

• Quad Cab: 117 inches
• Crew Cab: 132 inches

Check Out the New RAM 1500 at Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

If you’re curious about the RAM 2500, read our comparison of the 1500 vs. the 2500. But it would be even better to come in to Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Fordyce and test drive them both. We’re just a short drive away from Pinebluff. So drop by or contact us today!