Comparing Ram Cabs
The main difference is that crew cabs feature full-sized rear doors and expanded rear legroom for passengers, while quad cabs have smaller rear doors and a more compact footprint. Choose the crew cab for family comfort or the quad cab for a lower entry price and a longer standard bed.
Cab Configuration Differences
- Crew cabs offer significantly more rear passenger space with 45.2 inches of legroom compared to 35.6 inches in the quad cab.
- Ram 1500 crew cabs are available with either a 5'7" or 6'4" bed, whereas the quad cab comes exclusively with the 6'4" bed.
- Both cab styles share the same powertrains and offer similar towing and payload capacities.
- The crew cab's full-sized rear doors simplify the process of installing child car seats.
Choosing a cab style is one of the biggest decisions you'll make when buying a truck. The crew cab and quad cab are two of the most commonly compared cab styles, and this guide breaks down the differences so you can choose with confidence. We will cover interior space, bed size, best use cases, and trim availability.
What Are Crew Cab and Quad Cab Trucks?
Truck manufacturers name their cabs differently, so definitions vary across the industry. Ram's quad cab and crew cab both have four doors. The quad cab's rear doors are smaller, while the crew cab's are full sized. The crew cab's rear seat area is the most spacious available.
Both cab styles can seat up to six with a front bench, or five with bucket seats, but the crew cab has more space. The right choice depends on how you use it. Ram owners comparing the crew cab vs. quad cab consistently prefer the crew cab for its spacious back seats, which suit adult passengers or older kids. The quad cab rear seating is adequate for single users or couples without children.
Interior Space and Bed Size Differences
The crew cab vs. quad cab difference shows up most in the size of the rear passenger area. The crew cab offers 45.2 inches of rear legroom and 68.0 cubic feet of max interior cargo room, while the quad cab offers 35.6 inches and 52.6 cubic feet, respectively. Front headroom, front legroom, hip room, and shoulder room are nearly identical. The crew cab's full-sized rear doors make it easier to install child car seats.
Cab size also affects bed size. The crew cab offers a 5'7" or 6'4" bed on the Ram 1500, while the quad cab only gets the 6'4" bed. The 6'4" bed holds 61.5 cubic feet and the 5'7" holds 53.9. The eight-foot bed is only offered on the Ram 2500/3500 with either cab.
Towing, Trims, and Which One To Pick
Contrary to what you may think, cab style has little effect on towing capability because both styles share the same available powertrains. With the same powertrain, the crew cab can tow up to 11,510 pounds with a max payload of 1,850 pounds, while the quad cab can tow up to 11,550 pounds with a max payload of 1,870 pounds. A larger bed on a quad cab vs. crew cab truck will give you a larger payload, but engine choice affects towing capability and fuel economy more than cab style.
Cab style affects trims much more. The quad cab comes only in Tradesman, Tradesman HFE, and Big Horn, priced around $42,000-$47,000.
The crew cab is the better choice for growing families, comfort, and premium features. The quad cab is better for a longer standard bed, a tighter footprint, and a smaller budget.
Find Your Perfect Cab at Montrose Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
The crew cab wins on rear legroom, comfort, and trim choice, while the quad cab offers a longer standard bed, a compact size, and a lower price. Both share the same performance and safety features, so the best way to decide what's right for you is to experience both configurations firsthand. Visit Montrose Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Kingsville to browse our current inventory and schedule a test drive today.