Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs RAM 3500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · RAM 3500
- 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 weight4,460 lb – 5,487 lb
- Width79.9 in – 80.0 in
- RAM 3500 width79.5 in – 96.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 17.5 in shorter (227.4 in vs 244.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 8.0 in narrower (80.0 in vs 88.0 in)
- Height: RAM 3500 is 2.3 in taller (73.7 in vs 76.0 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 3500 has a 16.8 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 155.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 4.5 in more ground clearance (12.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 3500 is 2,472 lb heavier (4,974 lb vs 7,446 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 4.5 in more ground clearance (12.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 3500 is 2,472 lb heavier (4,974 lb vs 7,446 lb)
- Wheelbase: RAM 3500 has a 16.8 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 155.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 8.0 in narrower (80.0 in vs 88.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 17.5 in shorter (227.4 in vs 244.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is shorter by 17.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for RAM 3500
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is narrower by 8.0 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 4.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | RAM 3500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 227.4 in | 244.9 in | 17.5 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 88.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 73.7 in | 76.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 155.0 in | 16.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 12.6 in | 8.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,974 lb | 7,446 lb | 2,472 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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