Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Ford F-150 Lightning Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Ford F-150 Lightning
- 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
- Ford F-150 Lightning width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 9.7 in shorter (241.4 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 8.1 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 0.3 in taller (77.5 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (150.6 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 140 lb heavier (6,594 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 8.1 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.9 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 9.7 in shorter (241.4 in vs 231.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (150.6 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 140 lb heavier (6,594 lb vs 6,454 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 0.3 in taller (77.5 in vs 77.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · garage fit for Ford F-150 Lightning
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is narrower by 8.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 Lightning — Based on length × width (Ford F-150 Lightning)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-150 Lightning | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 241.4 in | 231.7 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 79.9 in | 8.1 in |
| Height | 77.5 in | 77.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.6 in | 145.0 in | 5.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,594 lb | 6,454 lb | 140 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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