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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
2002 Dodge Ram 3500

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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
MSRP $27,265 - $47,570
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2002 Dodge Ram 3500
MSRP $29,020 - $37,420
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Mechanical
Engine
Diesel V8 Gas V8
Gas V10 Diesel I6 HO Diesel I6 Gas V8 Turbo Diesel I6
Displacement
8.1L/496 6.6L/403 6.0L/366
8.0L/488 5.9L/359 5.9L/360
Fuel System
DFI SFI
TBD SMPI Turbo dir inj
Horsepower
340 hp @ 4200 rpm 300 hp @ 3100 rpm 300 hp @ 4400 rpm
310 hp @ 4000 rpm 235 hp @ 2700 rpm 245 hp @ - TBD - rpm 245 hp @ 4000 rpm 215 hp @ 2700 rpm
Torque
455 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 520 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm 360 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
450 ft-lb @ 2800 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 1400 rpm 505 ft-lb @ - TBD - rpm 345 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 420 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,268 kg
2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
227 kg
227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
680 kg
454 - 544 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,134 kg
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed manual w/OD 4-speed automatic w/OD-inc: transmission oil cooler HD 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD HD 5-speed manual transmission w/deep low, OD
5-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel Propane
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
22.4 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
17.7 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
17.7 - 22.4 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Capacity
98.4 - 129.0 L
132.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Optional
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Optional
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Not Available
Power Retractable Running Boards
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
3 - 6
3 - 6
Front Head Room
1,041 mm
1,019 - 1,021 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,041 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,656 mm
1,689 mm
Rear Head Room
975 - 991 mm
1,001 mm
Rear Leg Room
856 - 980 mm
843 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,654 - 1,684 mm
1,704 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,378 - 4,242 mm
3,421 - 4,130 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,994 mm
2,014 - 2,383 mm
Height, Overall
1,885 - 1,890 mm
1,852 - 1,966 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
LT245/75R16E LT245/75R16
LT235/85R16E
Rear Tire Size
LT245/75R16E LT245/75R16
LT235/85R16E
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Not Available
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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