Choose a Crew Cab if rear-seat passengers are a regular part of your driving. Choose a Quad Cab if you use the rear seats less often and want to prioritize the longer bed. A Crew Cab can also be configured with a longer bed, but that increases the truck’s overall length. Measure your parking space before deciding.
At North York Chrysler in Thornhill, we help drivers from North York, Vaughan and Richmond Hill compare how a Ram 1500 will work at home, on the job and during everyday GTA driving. The examples below reflect current Canadian Ram 1500 configurations; confirm availability on the truck you are considering.
Ram 1500 Cab and Bed Choices at a Glance
| Configuration | Where it fits best |
|---|---|
| Quad Cab with 6 ft 4 in box | Buyers who use the rear seats occasionally and regularly carry longer cargo. |
| Crew Cab with 5 ft 7 in box | Buyers who regularly carry rear passengers and want the shorter Crew Cab setup. |
| Crew Cab with 6 ft 4 in box | Buyers who need both the roomier rear seat and the longer box, with enough parking space for the added length. |
Crew Cab or Quad Cab: How Much Rear-Seat Space Do You Need?
The Crew Cab is the stronger starting point for a family, a work crew or anyone who regularly carries adults in the back. Current Ram measurements list approximately 113.8 cm of rear legroom in the Ram 1500 Crew Cab versus 89.6 cm in the Quad Cab.
That difference is worth experiencing. Set the driver’s seat where you normally use it, then sit behind it. If you use child seats, bring them along to assess installation and access.
A Quad Cab may suit you if the rear seats mainly carry bags, gear or occasional passengers. Choosing it solely because both cabs have four doors could leave you with less rear-seat room than expected.
Shorter or Longer Bed: What Do You Carry?
The 5 ft 7 in box is worth considering when passenger space matters and your typical cargo fits a shorter bed. Think about groceries, sports gear, tools and the longest items you carry regularly.
Choose the 6 ft 4 in box if the extra bed length will help with materials or equipment you transport often. Measure that cargo and account for any toolbox, bed cover or other accessory that affects usable space.
Bed length alone does not establish how much weight the truck can carry. Check the individual vehicle’s payload rating when heavy cargo is part of your plans.
Will the Truck Fit Your GTA Parking Space?
The longer-bed Crew Cab gives you both passenger room and cargo length, but it also takes more space to park. Ram lists the current Crew Cab at approximately 590 cm overall with the 5 ft 7 in box and 613 cm with the 6 ft 4 in box. Dimensions can vary by configuration.
For a garage in Thornhill or underground parking in North York, check more than the marked stall length. Measure the entrance height, mirror clearance, turning room around pillars and the space needed to open the tailgate. Compare those measurements with the specific truck, including installed accessories.
Choose the Layout Before the Trim
Once you know which cab and box work, compare the trims and equipment available with that setup. A comfortable seat or useful camera cannot make a truck fit a garage that is too short, and a long bed cannot make up for rear seats that do not suit your passengers.
If towing is part of your plans, check the chosen truck’s specific towing and payload ratings as well. Cab, bed, engine and equipment can all affect those figures.
Choose the Layout Before the Trim
Once you have a cab and bed in mind, explore whether the Ram 1500 needs regular or premium gas for the engine in the truck you’re considering.
Browse our Ram 1500 inventory to see available configurations, then visit North York Chrysler at 7200 Yonge Street in Thornhill to compare cab access, rear seating and bed space in person.
Ram 1500 Cab and Bed Questions
Does a Ram 1500 Crew Cab only come with the shorter bed?
No. A Crew Cab can be paired with a 5 ft 7 in or 6 ft 4 in box in applicable configurations. Confirm the box length on the particular truck you are shopping for.
Is the Quad Cab suitable for child seats?
That depends on the child seats, front-seat positions and space your family needs. Bring the seats to the dealership and assess their installation and access in the exact truck.
Does the longer box increase Ram 1500 payload?
Not necessarily. Payload varies with the complete vehicle configuration and equipment. Check the rating on the individual truck rather than assuming a longer box carries more weight.
Which Ram 1500 cab is easier to park?
Compare the overall length of the specific trucks. A Crew Cab with the shorter box may fit a space that a Crew Cab with the longer box does not. Cab name alone does not tell you the truck’s total length.
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