Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Ford F-250
- 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 F-250 width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 17.9 in shorter (227.4 in vs 245.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford F-250 is 4.5 in taller (73.7 in vs 78.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 16.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 154.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,427 lb heavier (4,974 lb vs 6,400 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,427 lb heavier (4,974 lb vs 6,400 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 16.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 154.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 17.9 in shorter (227.4 in vs 245.3 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 4.5 in taller (73.7 in vs 78.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is shorter by 17.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Ford F-250
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford F-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 227.4 in | 245.3 in | 17.9 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 79.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 73.7 in | 78.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 154.5 in | 16.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 12.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,974 lb | 6,400 lb | 1,427 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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