Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Cadillac Escalade
- Length205.6 in – 248.8 in
- Height73.5 in – 73.9 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance11.8 in – 13.4 in
- Curb weight4,453 lb – 5,410 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Cadillac Escalade width79.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 24.7 in shorter (227.2 in vs 202.5 in)
- Width: Cadillac Escalade is 0.9 in narrower (79.9 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 0.8 in taller (73.7 in vs 74.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 22.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 631 lb heavier (4,932 lb vs 5,562 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 22.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 116.0 in)
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 24.7 in shorter (227.2 in vs 202.5 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 631 lb heavier (4,932 lb vs 5,562 lb)
- Width: Cadillac Escalade is 0.9 in narrower (79.9 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 0.8 in taller (73.7 in vs 74.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is shorter by 24.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Cadillac Escalade
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac Escalade — Based on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Cadillac Escalade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 227.2 in | 202.5 in | 24.7 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 79.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 73.7 in | 74.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 116.0 in | 22.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 12.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,932 lb | 5,562 lb | 631 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.6 in – 248.8 in).
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