Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Ford Expedition
- Length205.6 in – 249.2 in
- Height73.5 in – 73.9 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance11.8 in – 13.4 in
- Curb weight4,460 lb – 5,487 lb
- Width79.9 in – 80.0 in
- Ford Expedition width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Expedition is 20.9 in shorter (227.4 in vs 206.5 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 1.2 in narrower (80.0 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 3.5 in taller (73.7 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 19.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 119.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 712 lb heavier (4,974 lb vs 5,685 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 712 lb heavier (4,974 lb vs 5,685 lb)
- Length: Ford Expedition is 20.9 in shorter (227.4 in vs 206.5 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 3.5 in taller (73.7 in vs 77.2 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 1.2 in narrower (80.0 in vs 78.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is shorter by 20.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Ford Expedition
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Expedition — Based on length × width (Ford Expedition)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford Expedition | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 227.4 in | 206.5 in | 20.9 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 78.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 73.7 in | 77.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 119.0 in | 19.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 12.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,974 lb | 5,685 lb | 712 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.6 in – 249.2 in).
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