Comparison tool
Two vehicles, one set of assumptions
Pick up to four exact EPA configurations. All get the same mileage, driving mix, and energy prices — so the difference you see is the vehicles, not the assumptions. Gasoline and electricity are always priced separately; MPGe is never treated as MPG.
Vehicle A
or pick step by step
Selected: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2WD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic · RWD · details
Vehicle B
or pick step by step
Selected: 2026 Ram 1500 2WD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic · RWD · details
Shared assumptions — applied to both vehicles
mi/year
Driving mix55% city / 45% highway
$/gal
At these assumptions, the 2026 Ram 1500 2WD costs $25.94 less per month ($311/year, $1,555 over five years) than the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2WD. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2WD2026 Ram 1500 2WD
Per month
Per year
5 years
| Measure | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2WD | 2026 Ram 1500 2WD | Difference (A − B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per month | $207.94 | $182.00 | $25.94 |
| Cost per year | $2,495 | $2,184 | $311 |
| Cost over 5 years | $12,475 | $10,920 | $1,555 |
| Cost per mile | 20.8¢/mi | 18.2¢/mi | 2.6¢ |
| Annual energy used | 623.8 gal | 546 gal | different units listed separately |
| EPA efficiency | 20 MPG combined | 22 MPG combined | — |