Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Toyota Tacoma
- Length203.3 in – 246.7 in
- Height71.0 in – 72.7 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight4,058 lb – 4,976 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Toyota Tacoma width66.5 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 34.1 in shorter (225.0 in vs 190.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 10.2 in narrower (78.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 6.3 in taller (71.8 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 25.7 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 112.6 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,290 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,228 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,290 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,228 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 25.7 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 112.6 in)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 34.1 in shorter (225.0 in vs 190.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 10.2 in narrower (78.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 6.3 in taller (71.8 in vs 65.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 34.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 10.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 225.0 in | 190.9 in | 34.1 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 68.3 in | 10.2 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 65.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 112.6 in | 25.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,517 lb | 3,228 lb | 1,290 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 203.3 in – 246.7 in).
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