Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Chevrolet Avalanche Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Chevrolet Avalanche
- Length224.4 in – 258.4 in
- Height76.8 in – 78.3 in
- Wheelbase133.6 in – 167.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.8 in
- Curb weight5,958 lb – 7,229 lb
- Width80.1 in – 96.0 in
- Chevrolet Avalanche width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 20.1 in shorter (241.4 in vs 221.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 9.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.0 in taller (77.5 in vs 76.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 20.6 in longer wheelbase (150.6 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 840 lb heavier (6,594 lb vs 5,754 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 20.6 in longer wheelbase (150.6 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 840 lb heavier (6,594 lb vs 5,754 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 9.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.1 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 20.1 in shorter (241.4 in vs 221.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.0 in taller (77.5 in vs 76.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is shorter by 20.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · garage fit for Chevrolet Avalanche
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is narrower by 9.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Avalanche — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Avalanche)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Chevrolet Avalanche | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 241.4 in | 221.3 in | 20.1 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 79.1 in | 9.0 in |
| Height | 77.5 in | 76.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.6 in | 130.0 in | 20.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,594 lb | 5,754 lb | 840 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 224.4 in – 258.4 in).
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