Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs RAM 2500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · RAM 2500
- 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 2500 width79.4 in – 79.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 22.6 in shorter (222.3 in vs 244.9 in)
- Width: RAM 2500 is 0.5 in narrower (80.0 in vs 79.5 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 3.1 in taller (73.8 in vs 76.9 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 18.5 in longer wheelbase (136.3 in vs 154.8 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 1,747 lb heavier (4,840 lb vs 6,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 1,747 lb heavier (4,840 lb vs 6,586 lb)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 18.5 in longer wheelbase (136.3 in vs 154.8 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 22.6 in shorter (222.3 in vs 244.9 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 3.1 in taller (73.8 in vs 76.9 in)
- Width: RAM 2500 is 0.5 in narrower (80.0 in vs 79.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is shorter by 22.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for RAM 2500
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 2500 — RAM 2500 is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | RAM 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 222.3 in | 244.9 in | 22.6 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 79.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 73.8 in | 76.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 136.3 in | 154.8 in | 18.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 10.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,840 lb | 6,586 lb | 1,747 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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