Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Toyota Tacoma
- Length205.6 in – 239.6 in
- Height73.5 in – 74.2 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 153.0 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight4,515 lb – 5,461 lb
- Width80.0 in
- Toyota Tacoma width74.4 in – 75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 3.7 in shorter (222.6 in vs 218.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 5.2 in narrower (80.0 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 2.8 in taller (73.8 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (136.0 in vs 134.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 758 lb heavier (4,988 lb vs 4,230 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 758 lb heavier (4,988 lb vs 4,230 lb)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 5.2 in narrower (80.0 in vs 74.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 9.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 2.8 in taller (73.8 in vs 71.1 in)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 3.7 in shorter (222.6 in vs 218.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 5.2 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 222.6 in | 218.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 74.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 73.8 in | 71.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 136.0 in | 134.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 9.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,988 lb | 4,230 lb | 758 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.6 in – 239.6 in).
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