Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs GMC Yukon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · GMC Yukon
- 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 weight4,463 lb – 5,488 lb
- Width79.9 in – 80.0 in
- GMC Yukon width79.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Yukon is 25.4 in shorter (227.4 in vs 202.0 in)
- Width: GMC Yukon is 1.0 in narrower (80.0 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: GMC Yukon is 3.2 in taller (73.7 in vs 76.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 22.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 745 lb heavier (4,976 lb vs 5,721 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 22.3 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon is 745 lb heavier (4,976 lb vs 5,721 lb)
- Length: GMC Yukon is 25.4 in shorter (227.4 in vs 202.0 in)
- Height: GMC Yukon is 3.2 in taller (73.7 in vs 76.9 in)
- Width: GMC Yukon is 1.0 in narrower (80.0 in vs 79.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Yukon — GMC Yukon is shorter by 25.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for GMC Yukon
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Yukon — GMC Yukon is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Yukon — Based on length × width (GMC Yukon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | GMC Yukon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 227.4 in | 202.0 in | 25.4 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 79.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 73.7 in | 76.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 116.0 in | 22.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 12.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,976 lb | 5,721 lb | 745 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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