Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Ford F-250
- 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 F-250 width80.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 14.2 in shorter (234.8 in vs 249.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford F-250 is 5.8 in taller (74.0 in vs 79.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 10.5 in longer wheelbase (148.5 in vs 159.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,360 lb heavier (5,248 lb vs 6,608 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,360 lb heavier (5,248 lb vs 6,608 lb)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 5.8 in taller (74.0 in vs 79.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 10.5 in longer wheelbase (148.5 in vs 159.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 14.2 in shorter (234.8 in vs 249.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 8.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is shorter by 14.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Ford F-250
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford F-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 234.8 in | 249.0 in | 14.2 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 80.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 79.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 148.5 in | 159.0 in | 10.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 8.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 5,248 lb | 6,608 lb | 1,360 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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