Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Toyota Tacoma
- Length229.5 in – 241.2 in
- Height75.4 in – 78.5 in
- Wheelbase139.6 in – 157.0 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 10.9 in
- Curb weight4,520 lb – 5,240 lb
- Width81.1 in – 81.2 in
- Toyota Tacoma width74.4 in – 75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 16.4 in shorter (235.3 in vs 218.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 6.3 in narrower (81.2 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.9 in taller (77.0 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 14.3 in longer wheelbase (148.3 in vs 134.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 650 lb heavier (4,880 lb vs 4,230 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 650 lb heavier (4,880 lb vs 4,230 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 14.3 in longer wheelbase (148.3 in vs 134.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 6.3 in narrower (81.2 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.9 in taller (77.0 in vs 71.1 in)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 16.4 in shorter (235.3 in vs 218.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 16.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 6.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 235.3 in | 218.9 in | 16.4 in |
| Width | 81.2 in | 74.8 in | 6.3 in |
| Height | 77.0 in | 71.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 148.3 in | 134.0 in | 14.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,880 lb | 4,230 lb | 650 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 229.5 in – 241.2 in).
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