Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Toyota Tacoma
- Length205.0 in – 239.6 in
- Height73.5 in – 74.2 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 153.5 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight4,521 lb – 5,433 lb
- Width80.0 in
- Toyota Tacoma width72.2 in – 74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 14.2 in shorter (222.3 in vs 208.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 6.6 in narrower (80.0 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.7 in taller (73.8 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (136.3 in vs 127.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,220 lb heavier (4,977 lb vs 3,758 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,220 lb heavier (4,977 lb vs 3,758 lb)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 6.6 in narrower (80.0 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.7 in taller (73.8 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (136.3 in vs 127.4 in)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 14.2 in shorter (222.3 in vs 208.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 14.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 6.6 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 222.3 in | 208.1 in | 14.2 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 73.4 in | 6.6 in |
| Height | 73.8 in | 68.2 in | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 136.3 in | 127.4 in | 8.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 8.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,977 lb | 3,758 lb | 1,220 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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