Chevrolet Colorado vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Colorado · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length192.4 in – 207.1 in
- Height64.9 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase111.3 in – 126.0 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.0 in
- Curb weight3,303 lb – 4,000 lb
- Width67.6 in – 68.6 in
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 19.6 in shorter (199.8 in vs 219.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 10.8 in narrower (68.1 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 8.1 in taller (66.4 in vs 74.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,736 lb heavier (3,652 lb vs 5,387 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,736 lb heavier (3,652 lb vs 5,387 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 10.8 in narrower (68.1 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 8.1 in taller (66.4 in vs 74.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 19.6 in shorter (199.8 in vs 219.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 130.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 19.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 10.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Colorado | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.8 in | 219.3 in | 19.6 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 78.9 in | 10.8 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 74.5 in | 8.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 130.0 in | 11.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,652 lb | 5,387 lb | 1,736 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 192.4 in – 207.1 in).
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