Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Cadillac Escalade
- Length203.2 in – 246.6 in
- Height70.8 in – 73.9 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight4,142 lb – 5,112 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Cadillac Escalade width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 26.0 in shorter (224.9 in vs 198.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 0.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 4.2 in taller (72.3 in vs 76.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 22.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 116.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac Escalade has 1.6 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 10.1 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 897 lb heavier (4,627 lb vs 5,524 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 22.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 116.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac Escalade has 1.6 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 10.1 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 897 lb heavier (4,627 lb vs 5,524 lb)
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 26.0 in shorter (224.9 in vs 198.9 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 4.2 in taller (72.3 in vs 76.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is shorter by 26.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Cadillac Escalade
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac Escalade — Based on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Cadillac Escalade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 224.9 in | 198.9 in | 26.0 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 72.3 in | 76.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 116.0 in | 22.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 10.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,627 lb | 5,524 lb | 897 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 203.2 in – 246.6 in).
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