Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Chevrolet Tahoe
- Length225.0 in – 259.1 in
- Height77.4 in – 77.9 in
- Wheelbase133.7 in – 167.7 in
- Ground clearance9.6 in – 10.1 in
- Curb weight5,775 lb – 7,111 lb
- Width80.0 in – 95.9 in
- Chevrolet Tahoe width79.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 40.1 in shorter (242.1 in vs 202.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 9.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 0.8 in taller (77.7 in vs 76.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 34.7 in longer wheelbase (150.7 in vs 116.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Tahoe has 0.7 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 10.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 863 lb heavier (6,443 lb vs 5,581 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 34.7 in longer wheelbase (150.7 in vs 116.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 40.1 in shorter (242.1 in vs 202.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 863 lb heavier (6,443 lb vs 5,581 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 9.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Tahoe has 0.7 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 10.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is shorter by 40.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is narrower by 9.0 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Tahoe — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Tahoe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Chevrolet Tahoe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 242.1 in | 202.0 in | 40.1 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 79.0 in | 9.0 in |
| Height | 77.7 in | 76.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.7 in | 116.0 in | 34.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | 10.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 6,443 lb | 5,581 lb | 863 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 225.0 in – 259.1 in).
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