Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Ford F-150 Lightning Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Ford F-150 Lightning
- 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
- Ford F-150 Lightning width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 17.3 in shorter (248.9 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 8.3 in narrower (88.3 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 0.8 in taller (78.0 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 15.7 in longer wheelbase (160.7 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 377 lb heavier (6,831 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 15.7 in longer wheelbase (160.7 in vs 145.0 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 8.3 in narrower (88.3 in vs 79.9 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 Lightning is 17.3 in shorter (248.9 in vs 231.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 377 lb heavier (6,831 lb vs 6,454 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 0.8 in taller (78.0 in vs 77.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is shorter by 17.3 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 8.3 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 | 248.9 in | 231.7 in | 17.3 in |
| Width | 88.3 in | 79.9 in | 8.3 in |
| Height | 78.0 in | 77.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 160.7 in | 145.0 in | 15.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,831 lb | 6,454 lb | 377 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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