Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Cadillac Escalade
- Length229.5 in – 241.2 in
- Height75.4 in – 78.5 in
- Wheelbase139.6 in – 157.0 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 10.9 in
- Curb weight4,257 lb – 5,155 lb
- Width81.1 in – 81.2 in
- Cadillac Escalade width80.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 31.4 in shorter (235.3 in vs 203.9 in)
- Width: Cadillac Escalade is 0.7 in narrower (81.2 in vs 80.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 2.5 in taller (77.0 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 32.3 in longer wheelbase (148.3 in vs 116.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 1,011 lb heavier (4,706 lb vs 5,717 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 32.3 in longer wheelbase (148.3 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 1,011 lb heavier (4,706 lb vs 5,717 lb)
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 31.4 in shorter (235.3 in vs 203.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 9.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 2.5 in taller (77.0 in vs 74.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is shorter by 31.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Cadillac Escalade
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac Escalade — Based on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Cadillac Escalade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 235.3 in | 203.9 in | 31.4 in |
| Width | 81.2 in | 80.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 77.0 in | 74.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 148.3 in | 116.0 in | 32.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 9.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,706 lb | 5,717 lb | 1,011 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 229.5 in – 241.2 in).
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