Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Cadillac Escalade
- Length230.0 in – 239.6 in
- Height73.7 in – 74.2 in
- Wheelbase143.5 in – 153.5 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight5,035 lb – 5,460 lb
- Width80.0 in
- Cadillac Escalade width80.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 30.9 in shorter (234.8 in vs 203.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 0.5 in narrower (80.0 in vs 80.5 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 0.5 in taller (74.0 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 32.5 in longer wheelbase (148.5 in vs 116.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac Escalade has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 406 lb heavier (5,248 lb vs 5,653 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 32.5 in longer wheelbase (148.5 in vs 116.0 in)
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 30.9 in shorter (234.8 in vs 203.9 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 406 lb heavier (5,248 lb vs 5,653 lb)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac Escalade has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 9.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 0.5 in narrower (80.0 in vs 80.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is shorter by 30.9 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 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac Escalade — Based on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Cadillac Escalade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 234.8 in | 203.9 in | 30.9 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 80.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 74.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 148.5 in | 116.0 in | 32.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 9.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 5,248 lb | 5,653 lb | 406 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 230.0 in – 239.6 in).
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