2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
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| Fair Market Price | $4,702 | $4,750 | $4,776 | $5,216 | $5,415 | $5,611 | $5,728 | $5,860 | $5,884 | $6,314 | $6,442 | $6,463 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 16 MPG | City 13/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | City 13/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 215 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 4800 RPM | 235 @ 4800 RPM | 235 @ 4800 RPM | 305 @ 2900 RPM | 345 @ 5600 RPM | 345 @ 5600 RPM | 345 @ 5600 RPM | 235 @ 4800 RPM | 305 @ 2900 RPM | 305 @ 2900 RPM | 345 @ 5600 RPM | ||
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 555 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 555 lb-ft | 555 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 8,650 lbs | 8,100 lbs | 8,450 lbs | 8,650 lbs | 8,450 lbs | 8,100 lbs | 8,350 lbs | 8,350 lbs | 8,350 lbs | 8,450 lbs | 8,650 lbs | 8,100 lbs | ||
| Payload | 1,510 pounds | 1,510 pounds | 1,510 pounds | 1,510 pounds | 1,510 pounds | 1,510 pounds | 1,510 pounds | 1,510 pounds | 1,510 pounds | 1,500 pounds | 1,510 pounds | 1,510 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V6, 3.7 Liter | V8, 4.7 Liter | V8, 4.7 Liter | V8, 4.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, 4.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,516 pounds | 5,102 pounds | 4,722 pounds | 4,516 pounds | 4,722 pounds | 5,102 pounds | 4,804 pounds | 4,804 pounds | 4,804 pounds | 4,722 pounds | 4,516 pounds | 5,102 pounds |
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Torque | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 295 @ 4800 RPM | 295 @ 4800 RPM | 295 @ 4800 RPM | 555 @ 2900 RPM | 375 @ 5600 RPM | 375 @ 5600 RPM | 375 @ 5600 RPM | 295 @ 4800 RPM | 555 @ 2900 RPM | 555 @ 2900 RPM | 375 @ 5600 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Power Windows | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 6.25 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.25 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.25 feet | 6.25 feet | 6.25 feet | 8 feet | 6.25 feet | 8 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 4516 pounds | 5102 pounds | 4722 pounds | 4516 pounds | 4722 pounds | 5102 pounds | 4804 pounds | 4804 pounds | 4804 pounds | 4722 pounds | 4516 pounds | 5102 pounds | ||
| EPA Total Interior | 65.1 cubic feet | 121.1 cubic feet | 65.1 cubic feet | 65.1 cubic feet | 65.1 cubic feet | 121.1 cubic feet | 121.1 cubic feet | 121.1 cubic feet | 121.1 cubic feet | 65.1 cubic feet | 65.1 cubic feet | 121.1 cubic feet | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 26 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 26 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 35 gallons | 26 gallons | 35 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.9 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.9 inches | 40.9 inches | 40.9 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.9 inches | 40.9 inches | 40.8 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 207.7 inches | 249.7 inches | 229.7 inches | 207.7 inches | 229.7 inches | 249.7 inches | 227.7 inches | 227.7 inches | 227.7 inches | 229.7 inches | 207.7 inches | 249.7 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 1510 pounds | 1510 pounds | 1510 pounds | 1510 pounds | 1510 pounds | 1510 pounds | 1510 pounds | 1510 pounds | 1510 pounds | 1500 pounds | 1510 pounds | 1510 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 58 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 58 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 58 feet | 58 feet | 58 feet | 74 feet | 58 feet | 74 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 39.3 feet | 52 feet | 45.7 feet | 39.3 feet | 45.7 feet | 52 feet | 45.7 feet | 45.7 feet | 45.7 feet | 45.7 feet | 39.3 feet | 52 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 120.5 inches | 160.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 120.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 160.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 120.5 inches | 160.5 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.9 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 have a turbo?
No, the 2003 Ram 1500 does not have any trim packages that offer a turbo engine at this time.
Is the Dodge Ram 1500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2003 Ram 1500 ranges in power from the ST Pickup 2D 6 1/4 ft with 215 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 345 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2003 Ram 1500 have?
The 2003 Ram 1500 ranges in power from the ST Pickup 2D 6 1/4 ft with 215 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 345 horsepower.
All 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Trims and Styles
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