Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Ford F-150 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Ford F-150
- Length224.7 in – 258.7 in
- Height75.6 in – 76.4 in
- Wheelbase133.0 in – 167.0 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in – 11.3 in
- Curb weight5,092 lb – 6,694 lb
- Width79.9 in – 95.9 in
- Ford F-150 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 11.9 in shorter (241.7 in vs 229.8 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 9.0 in narrower (87.9 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.3 in taller (76.0 in vs 74.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (150.0 in vs 144.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 577 lb heavier (5,893 lb vs 5,317 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford F-150 is 9.0 in narrower (87.9 in vs 78.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 577 lb heavier (5,893 lb vs 5,317 lb)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 11.9 in shorter (241.7 in vs 229.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (150.0 in vs 144.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.3 in taller (76.0 in vs 74.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 11.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · garage fit for Ford F-150
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is narrower by 9.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 — Based on length × width (Ford F-150)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 241.7 in | 229.8 in | 11.9 in |
| Width | 87.9 in | 78.9 in | 9.0 in |
| Height | 76.0 in | 74.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.0 in | 144.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,893 lb | 5,317 lb | 577 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 224.7 in – 258.7 in).
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