Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Ford F-250
- Length205.6 in – 239.6 in
- Height73.5 in – 74.2 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 153.0 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight4,515 lb – 5,461 lb
- Width80.0 in
- Ford F-250 width80.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 26.4 in shorter (222.6 in vs 249.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford F-250 is 5.9 in taller (73.8 in vs 79.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 23.0 in longer wheelbase (136.0 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 1,201 lb heavier (4,988 lb vs 6,189 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,201 lb heavier (4,988 lb vs 6,189 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 23.0 in longer wheelbase (136.0 in vs 159.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 26.4 in shorter (222.6 in vs 249.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 5.9 in taller (73.8 in vs 79.7 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 26.4 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 | 222.6 in | 249.0 in | 26.4 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 80.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 73.8 in | 79.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 136.0 in | 159.0 in | 23.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 8.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,988 lb | 6,189 lb | 1,201 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.6 in – 239.6 in).
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