Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-150 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Ford F-150
- 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 weight4,520 lb – 5,240 lb
- Width81.1 in – 81.2 in
- Ford F-150 width79.9 in – 86.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 5.4 in shorter (235.3 in vs 229.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1.9 in narrower (81.2 in vs 83.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 0.2 in taller (77.0 in vs 76.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (148.3 in vs 142.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 9.2 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (148.3 in vs 142.5 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 5.4 in shorter (235.3 in vs 229.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1.9 in narrower (81.2 in vs 83.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 9.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 0.2 in taller (77.0 in vs 76.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Ford F-150
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford F-150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 235.3 in | 229.9 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 81.2 in | 83.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 77.0 in | 76.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 148.3 in | 142.5 in | 5.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 9.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,880 lb | 4,883 lb | 3 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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