Ram Rebel GT vs GMC Sierra AT4X - Stylish Off-Roaders Face Off + MPG Test! 

Don't forget you're running 3.92 gears on the Ram and 3.23 on the GMC. That will make the difference in fuel economy (and tow capacity). I had a Ram with 3.92s and just recently bought one with the 3.21 gearing, both running the 5.7. Noticed a big difference in fuel mileage and I didn't need the huge tow capacity (still does 8000 lbs. though). A proper fuel mileage comparison should have been with a RAM that had the 3.21 in my opinion. I drove a new GMC before I bought the most recent RAM and I still preferred the RAM interior, but that will be more personal preference I think.

Hard pass on both. $85k to $93k is insane. You would need to knock $40k off the price for these things to be affordable for the average buyer. Pickup trucks are becoming a luxury game. At that price point, it's boycott time. You could pretty much rebuild an older truck from the ground up for that kind of money. New engine, new transmission, upholstery, custom cameras and audio. Everything. Buy used, fix it. Great review gents, complete, informative, and entertaining. Depressing as all hell on the prices, but good video.

Man I just love the look of the front end on the GMC

I like both trucks the are very nice! The panoramic roof and all of the hidden compartment on the Ram he didn’t mention! And it’s like $8000 less than the GMC!

WOW … I was not expecting the end fuel mileage result to be like it. I know the price difference is around $7K between the two trucks, but Matt brought up a different perspective at the end of the video by saying that the fuel ⛽️ price difference on this 100 Km test was around $6 cheaper for the GMC. On a monthly basis, the fuel cost difference could be very significant. Something to be aware of if someone is in the market to buy a new truck !!! Great video guys … well done !!!

Even with the $6 CDN saved per 100km trip, you would have to travel ~124,000 km with the RAM before the truck prices broke even.

MPG was all down to gearing ratio, and maybe a bit to do with 10 speed vs 8 speed. But probably 90% due to that gearing.

If I had the money it would be a hard decision for me between these 2 trucks. And Blue is my favorite colour I would still Pick the Rebel over the GMC. I just prefer the look and the 2023 now also has the full digital gauge cluster.

I own a 2015 RAM Sport, I never was a fan of the Rebel front end, that said I am going with the GMC much better front end look !!! Although, I like the GT package on the RAM !!!

Stop start does nothing for efficiency imo. Dumbest feature in a long time manufacturers have put in

While I do love to see the GMC take it as a GM guy myself, I am curious to see if it made a noticeable difference to use the GMC trip for the Fuel consumption vs the Dodges, would it have helped to close the gap between the 2? I feel like every time I see a GM product on TFLs Ike Guantlet that it's trip computer is almost spot on

Those 3.92 gears really hurt the fuel economy in the Ram. I don’t think Ram takes the gear ratio into account when printing the epa fuel economy for trucks which is why there is such a difference between advertised and actual mpg

Way too expensive for a depreciation asset.

Finding a Ram GT is a pain in the butt, at least around here. The dealer said most are a special order. I like it as you get the TRX truck without spending nearly 100K! Of course if someone can afford it the supercharged Hemi is amazing.....😬

I’d probably go with the ram but with the V-6, it’s incredible on fuel, my buddy an I went hunting with close to half the driving off road we got 12L/100 km… half off road half highway, I own a 2015 silverado and the transmission is pure shit, the new ones are even worse, this is why I’d go with the Ram, although for that price I’ll drive my 2015…

AT4X by far

The seats in the gmc are terrible and small. I drove 3 hours in one and it was the most uncomfortable ride in these tiny hard seats.

Another great review guys! Both trucks look very nice but I wouldn't trust either one. Between AFM/DFM/MDS these engines are way too prone to failure. Any money "saved" on gas will be spent on repairs or a whole new engine when the camshaft and lifters crap out around 100k.

Ram rebel doesn’t have its own mpg tag like the gm trucks do. The trailboss and at4 have their own mpg rating. Surprised ram gets away with that. And then on top of that the trucks readout was that far off ?!?! Did you guys use 89 like the ram recommends ? And 91 for the gmc ?

Great video, thanks for the info. I have been looking into both of these trucks to see which one will be my next vehicle. Unfortunately the prices locally are not that close. The Rebel GT is currently $71k cdn ($81k before discounts) and the AT4X is $106k cdn. That pays for alot of fuel lol

Hate paddle shifters, my hands are big and they're in the way for holding the wheel. I can design a wheel setup better with paddles that doesn't interfere with people with larger hands. Also, the damn thing isn't a Ferrari, so we don't need paddle shifters ever

Thank God I bought a new Ram Built to Serve Edition in 2020 for a measly $38000 .

The front of the Ram looks very cheap with al the black plastic.

Awesome review. Love that GMC at4 but I can't afford that. We purchased a 2022 Z71 RST Silverado (refreshed interior). I wish I can afford a ZR2 or an AT4x. Thank you for all the work you, your father and TFLtruck do for us as consumers.

Would have rather seen the at4 instead of at4x. A little closer to the rebel in terms of shocks and price. But appreciate the comparison.

Loving the quality-over-quantity approach. TFL is rarely driving vehicles anymore. Just buying, selling, nissan ads, and looking at nonmoving vehicles.

My gripes about this video: No performance testing. No mention of the Rambox storage, which is downright awesome. No comparison of the engines and transmissions work. Ram's revs far more before shifting (annoying and hurts mpg).

GMC but isnt that the one u should pick being about $10k more in price?? The question is; is the at4 worth $10k more with cylinder deactivation which isnt the most sought-after feature honestly. I would like to see a max payload test and max tow test on both along with a good deep snow/mud test to see if the front locker is really a big advantage. On paper it is but in the real world? Which one rides better under that max payload and max towing scenario? Im probably gonna bet on the ram in that case but i think it will give a better answer to which one is really worth its price tag. Thank you guys for the content you bring, id love to be an automotive journalist!

Such a limited test. I’m not quite buying that result. I owned a 2017 GMC Sierra SLE 4x4 5.3 and put on 28k miles averaging 17.2 mpg with 18” wheels and 3.42 gears. I then owned a 2019 Ram Big Horn 4x4 5.7 non-etorque and put on 25k miles averaging 16.3 mpg with 20” wheels and 3.92 gears. I kept track of the mileage and fuel consumption in a spreadsheet along with the trip computer mpg. The computer in both trucks was off by 0.5-1.0 mpg on average and made both look better than they really were overall.

Crazy prices. I bought my 2020 Rebel for $58K back in August 2020. MSRP was $63K.

I’ve been noticing this for YEARS. GM products almost always do better than EPA ratings while competition rarely ever hold up to their EPA rating. Same story with the computers. GM is almost always accurate, Ford is decent, Ram is almost never accurate (showing higher MPG compared to real world testing)

Hmmm, I’ll take….. the blue one. Great job as always.

I'd takethe GMC🔥🔥👍🏾👍🏾

GMC looks so much better it is not even funny.

On looks alone, it's definitely the Ram Rebel all day, any day. I guess if you have the money for either you might as well go big, but both come at what I call house money. Hard pass on any truck over 40 grand for me

Am I missing something or did everyone get a raise? I do well for myself but could never justify that much debt on a depreciating asset

If I were to buy a ram it'd be this model. I prefer the GMC though.

GMC looks way better!

Great review guys thank you! I think Ram will have the last laugh in the showroom. They'll just do like the current Ram classic. Keep an affordable previous generation model, with small refreshers To attract a more price conscious buyer. They'll sell this new model later down the road as the classic, And make a ton of sales while their tool and die is long paid for. GMC will be constantly changing to battle with Ford and Toyota . The new Ram might not be the better truck, but it will sell better in years to come.

RAM has option digital instrument cluster heads up display and rearview mirror camera. It’s still more affordable.

The AT4 would be a better comparison vs the Rebel. Neither Ram nor Ford has an AT4X competitor and GM doesn't have a TRX/Raptor competitor, so it's really like apples and oranges trying to compare models when an equivalent doesn't exist. If you add the 6.2L engine and a custom exhaust to a loaded out AT4, then you would be almost exact on pricing with a loaded Rebel GT (maybe even cheaper for the Rebel). The design of the AT4X would be more equal to an offroad version of the Ram 1500 Limited if that existed. The rebel is nice, but it's not at the same level of styling as the Ram 1500 Limited. The AT4X is similar in style and build as the Denali Ultimate, and the Ram 1500 Limited can go to toe to toe against the Denali Ultimate, but there is a significant price premium for the Denali Ultimate over the Limited, so that's a significant consideration.

air pressure should of been equal. 10psi will make a big difference in milage. anyways good video!

Ram is my for the best! For someone who works at a pre-owned dealership, and has driven every single truck on the lot; Ram al does them in every category for me! I was a Ford guy prior to ever driving my first Ram. I truly believe that the gear ratio of 3.92 is a dramatic difference in Towing. This truck is a beast.

Are them tow hooks real ??? I heard some are just for looks !!!!

I have a 2019 Limited ram 1500 4x4 with 3.92 gears and my mpg's suck. I would get about 13mpg (just put 35's too so should be worse now). Axel ratio matters on these trucks. If you get a 2wd ram with 3.21 gears you will get significantly better mpgs. that is what they don't advertise on the site or even in small print.

I was told by a retired Ford engineer that it's not unusual for vehicle mileage computers to be off by 10%.

Happy Monday everyone ✌️ Have a beautiful day

AT4X no question. Better off-roader and more luxurious.

395 hp for the 5.7 Hemi

That Ram ain't getting no 19mpg!!!

That 10-speed is a game changer. I’ve got a 5.3 with it and I get 22 on the highway.

I ran DuraTracs for a long while. Spent many hours battling psi demons on those dreadful shoes. Let me tell you, there will be a huge difference in ride quality between 40 and 50 psi. I’m impressed you noted the difference in pressures, but bummed you didn’t equalize them.

Gm always had better mpg. Gmc looks better too

At the end of the day, i think that discrepancy in tow capacity for me personally is worth it over all that little stuff like mpg and the full digital gauge cluster. Also, I'm not sure if the Rebel GT has this, but some Rebels come with the air suspension at each wheel, which I'm sure changes the ride quality.

My $30k Maverick has a higher payload rating than both. :)

I’m a ram guy, but i do appreciate the the gmc product front end. Second choice for me for sure. Gmc has always had a sexy front end especially on the newer trucks

Both look good, great blue colors on both but Sierra take the cake for sure!!

Question: Were you using the 89 octane fuel the Ram 1500 calls for?

The GM 6.2 requires premium fuel, the Ram 5.7 recommends 89 for optimum performance but can run 87 too. Having owned a 2019 for 4 years now and probably driving the same country spots as you (highway 400, north of Toronto etc), I have zero issues getting > 22 MPG and many times above 24 MPG too. They're both good trucks, at the end of the day (since I'm not brand loyal in the slightest) my decision is based on value; what do you get for what do you pay, and Ram has always offered more for less. GMC pricing is completely bonkers. Also that 50 psi in the ram is way too high no doubt that's the issue as the coil suspension in the ram drives like an SUV and the leaf springs have more of that truck like side-skipping rear-end feel.

Thanks for the great videos. Its helping me choose my next truck. The prices are insane for these new vehicles, but they do have a lot of added equipment from factory so it kinda makes sense. Still a bit to high for a 1/2 ton though.

I abhor the start/stop feature on vehicles. I have yet to see anything that says that feature doesn’t put more wear and tear on the battery and starter. That being said, if I’m able to disable it (usually via a button), I can live with it.

I was thinking about buying a new truck, but when a 1/2ton cost almost 100k , I think I will rebuild my 2nd gen, I could put 40k into my old truck and smoke ether one of these in every category. Ridiculous

The AT4x looks the best to me.... Yet I must say those are to great trucks....

Sorry gmc is junk

Gmc

GMC for me, better looking and nicer interior

The price is bonkers.

People come on think!!...3:92's compared to 3:23's with everything else equal that's going to make a huge difference in the fuel economy right there...if the Ram had the 3:31's they'd be damn near dead on equal...love both these trucks however so just pick you favorite and motor on down the road.

Ramthe best-looking truck made.

The front end on GMC looks like it's smiling to me. But the Ram has a mustache so I guess it's personal preference. Ram to me looks way more aggressive overall. The GM is more for a yuppie.

No better tire than a Duratrac.

Rebel is better... better ride, and waaaay more comfortable than the GMC... But you never choose Ram... you're a hater...

I must be brainwashed ram, the rams interior looks way better. 50 psi air pressure vs 40 makes a bunch of difference on ride. Digital gauge clusters look cheap in my opinion, i think its a downgrade. No one talks about the ram boxes, they are game changer. The fuel economy is very impressive on the GM and the front end looks better too. The GM was more money too, and those options can be added to the ram for the same price. I can understand why they picked the GM but they overlooked alot on the ram. Like the pano sunroof. And the mopar exhaust.

GMC just looks mean. Think the looks on that one would be hard to beat.

Wouldn't touch the GM product if it got 100mpg. I'm in the US all my neighbors have them and they all rust out.

Gmc for me. Ram has too many issues.

The GMC looks better. The MPG ratings are irrelevant based on the fact they ate both pigs. 2mpg difference beteeen these 2 trucks means nothing in the big picture

I have to agree. GM now has the nicest interior followed by Ram and Ford close behind. I have never ever said that about a GM interior. This was grand slam. Now let’s see what they have for some updates V8 they just poured all those millions into the plant.

You should check before test wireless charger is in😂😂😂 why are u making video even 😂😂😂

My 2021 Tundra SR5 which is lifted with after market tires from the dealership is more than $30K cheaper than the GMC and $26k cheaper than the Ram. Considering 99% of buyers aren't going to be rock climbing, that is a lot of money to pay for "tech".

love the gmc styling but 83k? never would i pay that for a truck

Sierra ftw.

Lol hay just to think the 5.7 needs 16 spark plugs to get worse mpg 🤣🤣🤣 what a joke.

Hey guys I'm a big GMC Chevy fan and I bet if you had the 5.3 l it would have done 20MPG or better hopefully you do a test on the new 3.0 Duarmax people are saying 25 to 30 MPG God-bless you guys loved the videos

Well, the Chevy won’t….but I still would buy the RAM over the Chevy.

Gmc is miles better, would pick gmc over Ford aswell

the price common , regular buyer dont bye at this price, go down 55K

I own a 2023 AT4X. I didn't purchase it for fuel economy.

GMC hands down has the better looking style.

I like the GMC more but that $10k extra would send me to the RAM dealership.

Hands down the AT4x looks way better

Love the Ram but it’s starting to look a bit dated compared to the GMC

As mentioned in this thread, the gearing is not the same. 3.21 vs 3.92. 3.21 will always get better MPG. So your MPG part of the comparison is throwaway. Since MPG was weighted heavily in this (comparison) you guys screwed the pooch by comparing apples to oranges. You also left off a major part of the comparison that many would be particularly interested in, and that is towing. you should have made the same run towing, say, 3500lbs. Now that I would be interested in. Lets see how that 3.21 holds up. Just saying.

Ram all day. Never been a GM fan.

Love all your videos! Keep up the great work. If you ask me, you should have millions of subscribers from what kind of videos you produce. Again keep it going!

I´d like more GMC, but RAM is cheaper.

Ram vs GMC sorry it not the same , ram is cheaper , on mecanical

I love the gmc it’s Great beats ram anytime AT4x

You can blame the rough ride on the Ram on the 10 ply duratracs, every other half ton comes with a lower ply rating than the rams. Running a 35psi tire vs a 55psi tire is a huge difference

I don't like the digital gages. But, to each their own.