Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Ford Expedition
- 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
- Ford Expedition width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Expedition is 28.3 in shorter (234.8 in vs 206.5 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 1.2 in narrower (80.0 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 3.3 in taller (74.0 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 29.5 in longer wheelbase (148.5 in vs 119.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Expedition has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 428 lb heavier (5,248 lb vs 5,676 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 29.5 in longer wheelbase (148.5 in vs 119.0 in)
- Length: Ford Expedition is 28.3 in shorter (234.8 in vs 206.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 428 lb heavier (5,248 lb vs 5,676 lb)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 3.3 in taller (74.0 in vs 77.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Expedition has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 8.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is shorter by 28.3 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
- More ground clearanceFord Expedition — Ford Expedition has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Expedition — Based on length × width (Ford Expedition)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford Expedition | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 234.8 in | 206.5 in | 28.3 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 78.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 77.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 148.5 in | 119.0 in | 29.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 8.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 5,248 lb | 5,676 lb | 428 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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