Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Ford Expedition
- Length205.7 in – 249.0 in
- Height70.8 in – 75.0 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight4,225 lb – 5,299 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Ford Expedition width78.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Expedition is 21.5 in shorter (227.3 in vs 205.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 0.2 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.7 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 4.1 in taller (72.9 in vs 77.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 19.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 119.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 718 lb heavier (4,762 lb vs 5,480 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 19.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 119.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 718 lb heavier (4,762 lb vs 5,480 lb)
- Length: Ford Expedition is 21.5 in shorter (227.3 in vs 205.8 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 4.1 in taller (72.9 in vs 77.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 0.2 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is shorter by 21.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Ford Expedition
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Expedition — Based on length × width (Ford Expedition)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford Expedition | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 227.3 in | 205.8 in | 21.5 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 72.9 in | 77.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 119.0 in | 19.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,762 lb | 5,480 lb | 718 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.7 in – 249.0 in).
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