Cadillac Escalade vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Cadillac Escalade · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length198.9 in
- Height76.5 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Ground clearance9.7 in – 10.6 in
- Curb weight5,407 lb – 5,641 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 20.4 in shorter (198.9 in vs 219.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 2.0 in taller (76.5 in vs 74.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 441 lb heavier (5,524 lb vs 5,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 130.0 in)
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 20.4 in shorter (198.9 in vs 219.3 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 441 lb heavier (5,524 lb vs 5,083 lb)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 2.0 in taller (76.5 in vs 74.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is shorter by 20.4 in Check garage fit for Cadillac Escalade · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac Escalade — Based on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.9 in | 219.3 in | 20.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 76.5 in | 74.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 130.0 in | 14.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,524 lb | 5,083 lb | 441 lb |
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