2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
Save 1 of 16  Ram 1500 Regular Cab ST Pickup 2D 6 1/4 ft | Save 2 of 16 Ram 1500 Regular Cab ST Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 3 of 16  Ram 1500 Quad Cab ST Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 4 of 16 Ram 1500 Quad Cab ST Pickup 4D 6 1/4 ft | Save 5 of 16 Ram 1500 Regular Cab SLT Pickup 2D 6 1/4 ft | Save 6 of 16 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 7 of 16 Ram 1500 Regular Cab Laramie Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 8 of 16 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 9 of 16 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/4 ft | Save 10 of 16 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/4 ft | Save 11 of 16 Ram 1500 Regular Cab SLT Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 12 of 16  Ram 1500 Mega Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/4 ft | Save 13 of 16 Ram 1500 Regular Cab Laramie Pickup 2D 6 1/4 ft | Save 14 of 16 Ram 1500 Mega Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/4 ft | Save 15 of 16  Ram 1500 Regular Cab SRT-10 Pickup 2D 6 1/4 ft | Save 16 of 16  Ram 1500 Quad Cab SRT-10 Pickup 4D 6 1/4 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $6,575 | $6,696 | $7,222 | $7,226 | $7,425 | $7,788 | $8,027 | $8,098 | $8,552 | $8,624 | $8,836 | $9,230 | $9,255 | $13,733 | $33,502 | $33,563 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 13/Hwy 17/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 17/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 17/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 17/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 17/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 17/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 17/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 17/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 17/Comb 14 MPG | City 13/Hwy 17/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 17/Comb 14 MPG | City 9/Hwy 14/Comb 11 MPG | City 8/Hwy 11/Comb 9 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 215 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 4800 RPM | 235 @ 4800 RPM | 335 @ 5400 RPM | 235 @ 4800 RPM | 335 @ 5400 RPM | 345 @ 5400 RPM | 335 @ 5400 RPM | 335 @ 5400 RPM | 335 @ 5400 RPM | 345 @ 5400 RPM | 345 @ 5400 RPM | 345 @ 5400 RPM | 345 @ 5400 RPM | 500 @ 5600 RPM | 500 @ 5600 RPM | ||
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 370 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 370 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 370 lb-ft | 370 lb-ft | 370 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 525 lb-ft | 525 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 8,800 lbs | 8,600 lbs | 8,550 lbs | 8,700 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 8,550 lbs | 8,850 lbs | 8,450 lbs | 8,600 lbs | 8,750 lbs | 8,900 lbs | 7,750 lbs | 9,050 lbs | 7,650 lbs | N/A | N/A | ||
| Payload | 1,450 pounds | 1,520 pounds | N/A | N/A | 1,390 pounds | N/A | 1,680 pounds | N/A | 1,540 pounds | N/A | 1,790 pounds | 2,410 pounds | 1,310 pounds | 2,310 pounds | N/A | N/A | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | 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, HEMI, 5.7 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, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V10, 8.3 Liter | V10, 8.3 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,560 pounds | 4,798 pounds | 5,165 pounds | 4,952 pounds | 4,633 pounds | 5,154 pounds | 4,915 pounds | 5,341 pounds | 5,165 pounds | 4,977 pounds | 4,815 pounds | 6,102 pounds | 4,719 pounds | 6,199 pounds | 5,150 pounds | 5,691 pounds |
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Not available | Standard | Not available | Not available |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 300 @ 4800 RPM | 300 @ 4800 RPM | 370 @ 5400 RPM | 300 @ 4800 RPM | 370 @ 5400 RPM | 375 @ 5400 RPM | 370 @ 5400 RPM | 370 @ 5400 RPM | 370 @ 5400 RPM | 375 @ 5400 RPM | 375 @ 5400 RPM | 375 @ 5400 RPM | 375 @ 5400 RPM | 525 @ 5600 RPM | 525 @ 5600 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Power Windows | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Spoiler | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Roof Rails | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 2WD | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Premium | Premium | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 6.25 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.25 feet | 6.25 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.25 feet | 6.25 feet | 8 feet | 6.25 feet | 6.25 feet | 6.25 feet | 6.25 feet | 6.25 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 4560 pounds | 4798 pounds | 5165 pounds | 4952 pounds | 4633 pounds | 5154 pounds | 4915 pounds | 5341 pounds | 5165 pounds | 4977 pounds | 4815 pounds | 6102 pounds | 4719 pounds | 6199 pounds | 5150 pounds | 5691 pounds | ||
| EPA Total Interior | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 145.2 cubic feet | Not Available | 145.2 cubic feet | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 26 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 26 gallons | 35 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.9 inches | 40.9 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.9 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.9 inches | 40.8 inches | 41 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.9 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.9 inches | 40.8 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 | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.3 inches | 7.3 inches | 7.4 inches | 7.4 inches | 7.4 inches | 7.4 inches | 7.4 inches | 7.4 inches | 8.1 inches | 7.3 inches | 7.4 inches | 7.1 inches | 7.4 inches | 7.1 inches | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Overall Length | 207.7 inches | 229.7 inches | 249.7 inches | 227.7 inches | 207.7 inches | 249.7 inches | 229.7 inches | 249.7 inches | 227.7 inches | 227.7 inches | 229.7 inches | 247.7 inches | 207.7 inches | 247.7 inches | 211.6 inches | 227.7 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 1450 pounds | 1520 pounds | Not Available | Not Available | 1390 pounds | Not Available | 1680 pounds | Not Available | 1540 pounds | Not Available | 1790 pounds | 2410 pounds | 1310 pounds | 2310 pounds | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 67.1 inches | 67.1 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67.1 inches | 67 inches | 67.1 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67 inches | 67.1 inches | 67 inches | 67.1 inches | 67 inches | 67.1 inches | 67 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 61 feet | 75 feet | 75 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 75 feet | 75 feet | 75 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 75 feet | Not Available | 61 feet | Not Available | 66 feet | Not Available | ||
| Turning Diameter | 39.6 feet | 46 feet | 52 feet | 45.7 feet | 39.3 feet | 52 feet | 45.7 feet | 52 feet | 47 feet | 45.7 feet | 45.7 feet | 52.5 feet | 39.3 feet | 52.5 feet | 39.3 feet | 45.7 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 120.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 160.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 120.5 inches | 160.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 160.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 160.5 inches | 120.5 inches | 160.5 inches | 120.5 inches | 140.5 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.5 inches | 79.9 inches | 79.5 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 have a turbo?
No, the 2006 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 2006 Ram 1500 ranges in power from the ST Pickup 2D 6 1/4 ft with 215 horsepower to the SRT-10 Pickup 4D 6 1/4 ft with 500 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2006 Ram 1500 have?
The 2006 Ram 1500 ranges in power from the ST Pickup 2D 6 1/4 ft with 215 horsepower to the SRT-10 Pickup 4D 6 1/4 ft with 500 horsepower.
All 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Trims and Styles
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