The 2010 Dodge Ram, the latest model year on record, is 229.9″ long, 82.7″ wide and 74″ tall on a 144.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 5,789 lb. At 19.2 ft it squeezes into a 20-foot garage with under a foot to spare.
Every Dodge Ram generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 1991, when the new car was 6.7″ longer than the 1989–1990 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2009: 470 lb heavier than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 218.9″ | 79.5″ | 67.3″ | 123.2″ | 3,386 lb |
| 1986 | 209.8″ | 79.5″ | 67.3″ | 123.2″ | 3,459 lb |
| 1987–1988 | 209.8″ | 79.5″ | 70.5″ | 131.1″ | 3,926 lb |
| 1989–1990 | 203.9″ | 79.5″ | 73.2″ | 127.6″ | 4,169 lb |
| 1991–1994 | 210.6″ | 79.5″ | 73.2″ | 127.6″ | 4,184 lb |
| 1995–2001 | 220.1″ | 79.1″ | 77.6″ | 131.1″ | 4,561 lb |
| 2002 | 222.4″ | 79.1″ | 77.6″ | 131.1″ | 4,890 lb |
| 2003–2008 | 225.6″ | 79.9″ | 76.8″ | 140.6″ | 5,236 lb |
| 2009–2010 | 226″ | 79.9″ | 74.8″ | 140.6″ | 5,706 lb |
Ram year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 229.9″ | 82.7″ | 144.1″ | 20 | |
| 2009 | 228.3″ | 83.5″ | 142.9″ | 26 | |
| 2008 | 230.7″ | 83.1″ | 145.7″ | 28 | |
| 2007 | 230.7″ | 83.1″ | 145.7″ | 28 | |
| 2006 | 230.7″ | 83.1″ | 145.7″ | 28 | |
| 2005 | 229.1″ | 83.9″ | 144.5″ | 25 | |
| 2004 | 222.8″ | 81.9″ | 137.4″ | 39 | |
| 2003 | 223.2″ | 81.9″ | 137.8″ | 38 | |
| 2002 | 220.1″ | 81.1″ | 134.6″ | 32 | |
| 2001 | 218.5″ | 81.1″ | 133.9″ | 27 | |
| 2000 | 219.3″ | 81.1″ | 134.6″ | 28 | |
| 1999 | 219.3″ | 81.1″ | 134.6″ | 28 | |
| 1998 | 220.1″ | 81.1″ | 135″ | 28 | |
| 1997 | 215.4″ | 81.5″ | 133.9″ | 29 | |
| 1996 | 215.4″ | 81.5″ | 133.5″ | 29 | |
| 1995 | 215.4″ | 80.7″ | 133.1″ | 28 | |
| 1994 | 207.5″ | 80.3″ | 126″ | 20 | |
| 1993 | 211.4″ | 79.5″ | 129.9″ | 21 | |
| 1992 | 211.4″ | 79.5″ | 129.9″ | 21 | |
| 1991 | 207.5″ | 79.5″ | 128.3″ | 26 | |
| 1990 | 202.8″ | 79.5″ | 124.4″ | 24 | |
| 1989 | 202.8″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 24 | |
| 1988 | 203.5″ | 79.5″ | 125.2″ | 23 | |
| 1987 | 205.1″ | 79.5″ | 127.2″ | 4 | |
| 1986 | 209.8″ | 79.5″ | 123.2″ | 2 | |
| 1985 | 218.9″ | 79.5″ | 123.2″ | 2 |
Ram on the used market
ForCar visitors have decoded 366 Ram VINs; the most checked model years are 2012, 2011 and 2008.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2008 | 5 | 16% | $5,300 | 152,554 mi |
| 1995–2001 | 8 | 25% | $8,729 | 152,171 mi |
| Other years | 15 | 47% | $17,436 | 130,803 mi |
Will a Ram fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 19.2 ft | Too long — door will not close |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 19.2 ft | Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.9 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Among the 119 cars within 10″ of its length, the Ram is wider than 97%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 119 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 82.7″ | 79.1″ | +3.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 144.1″ | 137.4″ | +6.7″ |
| Curb weight | 5,789 lb | 5,364 lb | +425 lb |
Ram against its rivals
Next to the Lincoln Mark LT, the Ram is the longest and the heaviest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Ram (this car) | 2010 | 229.9″ | 82.7″ | 5,789 lb |
| Lincoln Mark LT | 2010 | 222.4″ | 78.7″ | 5,525 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Ram bigger than the 2009?
Yes: the 2010 model is 1.6″ longer and 53 lb heavier.
Which is bigger, the Ram or the Lincoln Mark LT?
The 2010 Lincoln Mark LT is 7.5″ shorter and 264 lb lighter than the 2010 Ram.
How much does a used Ram cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $8,729 for the 1995–2001 car to $5,300 for the 2003–2008 one, across 32 listings.
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