Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Chevrolet Avalanche Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Chevrolet Avalanche
- Length239.5 in – 258.4 in
- Height77.8 in – 78.3 in
- Wheelbase153.7 in – 167.7 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in – 8.6 in
- Curb weight6,423 lb – 7,239 lb
- Width80.5 in – 96.0 in
- Chevrolet Avalanche width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 27.6 in shorter (248.9 in vs 221.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 9.2 in narrower (88.3 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.5 in taller (78.0 in vs 76.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 30.7 in longer wheelbase (160.7 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1,077 lb heavier (6,831 lb vs 5,754 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 30.7 in longer wheelbase (160.7 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1,077 lb heavier (6,831 lb vs 5,754 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 27.6 in shorter (248.9 in vs 221.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 9.2 in narrower (88.3 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.5 in taller (78.0 in vs 76.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is shorter by 27.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · garage fit for Chevrolet Avalanche
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is narrower by 9.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Avalanche — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Avalanche)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Chevrolet Avalanche | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 248.9 in | 221.3 in | 27.6 in |
| Width | 88.3 in | 79.1 in | 9.2 in |
| Height | 78.0 in | 76.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 160.7 in | 130.0 in | 30.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,831 lb | 5,754 lb | 1,077 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 239.5 in – 258.4 in).
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