Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Toyota Tacoma
- 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 weight4,443 lb – 5,509 lb
- Width79.9 in – 80.0 in
- Toyota Tacoma width72.2 in – 74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 21.5 in shorter (227.4 in vs 205.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 6.5 in narrower (80.0 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 6.0 in taller (73.7 in vs 67.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 13.1 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 125.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,356 lb heavier (4,976 lb vs 3,620 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,356 lb heavier (4,976 lb vs 3,620 lb)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 21.5 in shorter (227.4 in vs 205.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 13.1 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 125.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 6.0 in taller (73.7 in vs 67.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 6.5 in narrower (80.0 in vs 73.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 21.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 6.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 227.4 in | 205.9 in | 21.5 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 73.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Height | 73.7 in | 67.7 in | 6.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 125.2 in | 13.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 12.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,976 lb | 3,620 lb | 1,356 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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