The current Dodge Ram is 225.6″ long, 79.9″ wide, on a 140.6″ wheelbase, weighing 5,236 lb. Since 1985 it has grown 3% in length and gained 55% in weight. At 18.8 feet it fits a standard garage and overhangs a street parking space.
Every Dodge Ram generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| 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 | 209.8″ | 79.5″ | 70.5″ | 131.1″ | 3,926 lb |
| 1988 | 210.6″ | 79.5″ | 78.3″ | 127.6″ | 4,162 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 | 220.1″ | 79.1″ | 77.6″ | 131.1″ | 4,561 lb |
| 1996–2001 | 220.1″ | 79.5″ | 77.2″ | 134.6″ | 4,557 lb |
| 2002 | 222.4″ | 79.1″ | 77.6″ | 131.1″ | 4,890 lb |
| 2003–2010 | 225.6″ | 79.9″ | 76.8″ | 140.6″ | 5,236 lb |
From 1985 to today the Ram gained 6.7″ of length (3%) and 1,850 lb of weight (55%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Ram year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 26 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| 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 |
Will a Ram fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 18.8 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 18.8 ft | Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.7 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 155 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 79.9″ | 79.1″ | +0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 140.6″ | 132.3″ | +8.3″ |
| Curb weight | 5,236 lb | 5,066 lb | 170 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Dodge Ram?
225.6″ (18′ 10″) in its current generation, 79.9″ wide and 76.8″ tall.
How much does a Dodge Ram weigh?
5,236 lb at the kerb, which is 55% more than the first generation we hold from 1985.
Will a Ram fit in a garage?
At 18.8 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet will be a squeeze.
Has the Ram got bigger over the years?
Yes — 6.7″ longer and 1,850 lb heavier since 1985, across 10 generations. Weight grew 55%, far faster than length.