Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Chevrolet Avalanche Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Chevrolet Avalanche
- Length235.5 in – 266.0 in
- Height80.0 in – 80.9 in
- Wheelbase141.6 in – 172.0 in
- Ground clearance10.4 in – 11.2 in
- Curb weight6,231 lb – 7,352 lb
- Width81.8 in – 96.6 in
- Chevrolet Avalanche width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 29.4 in shorter (250.8 in vs 221.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 10.1 in narrower (89.2 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 3.9 in taller (80.5 in vs 76.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 26.8 in longer wheelbase (156.8 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1,038 lb heavier (6,792 lb vs 5,754 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 26.8 in longer wheelbase (156.8 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1,038 lb heavier (6,792 lb vs 5,754 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 29.4 in shorter (250.8 in vs 221.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 10.1 in narrower (89.2 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 3.9 in taller (80.5 in vs 76.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is shorter by 29.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · garage fit for Chevrolet Avalanche
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is narrower by 10.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Avalanche — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Avalanche)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Chevrolet Avalanche | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 250.8 in | 221.3 in | 29.4 in |
| Width | 89.2 in | 79.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Height | 80.5 in | 76.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 156.8 in | 130.0 in | 26.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,792 lb | 5,754 lb | 1,038 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 235.5 in – 266.0 in).
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