Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs RAM 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · RAM 1500
- Length205.0 in – 239.6 in
- Height73.5 in – 74.2 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 153.5 in
- Curb weight4,387 lb – 5,292 lb
- Width80.0 in
- RAM 1500 width79.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1.1 in shorter (222.3 in vs 223.4 in)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 0.6 in narrower (80.0 in vs 79.4 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 2.6 in taller (73.8 in vs 76.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (136.3 in vs 134.5 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 1500 is 280 lb heavier (4,840 lb vs 5,119 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: RAM 1500 is 280 lb heavier (4,840 lb vs 5,119 lb)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 2.6 in taller (73.8 in vs 76.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (136.3 in vs 134.5 in)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 0.6 in narrower (80.0 in vs 79.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1.1 in shorter (222.3 in vs 223.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for RAM 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | RAM 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 222.3 in | 223.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 79.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 73.8 in | 76.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 136.3 in | 134.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,840 lb | 5,119 lb | 280 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.0 in – 239.6 in).
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