Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Chevrolet Colorado
- 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
- Chevrolet Colorado width74.3 in – 76.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 16.2 in shorter (234.8 in vs 218.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 4.5 in narrower (80.0 in vs 75.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 2.5 in taller (74.0 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 14.1 in longer wheelbase (148.5 in vs 134.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Colorado has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 9.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 908 lb heavier (5,248 lb vs 4,340 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 908 lb heavier (5,248 lb vs 4,340 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 14.1 in longer wheelbase (148.5 in vs 134.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 16.2 in shorter (234.8 in vs 218.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 4.5 in narrower (80.0 in vs 75.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Colorado has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 9.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 16.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 4.5 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 234.8 in | 218.7 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 75.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 71.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 148.5 in | 134.4 in | 14.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 9.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 5,248 lb | 4,340 lb | 908 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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