Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Ford F-150 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Ford F-150
- Length224.7 in – 258.7 in
- Height75.6 in – 77.0 in
- Wheelbase133.0 in – 167.0 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in – 11.3 in
- Curb weight4,888 lb – 6,672 lb
- Width79.9 in – 95.9 in
- Ford F-150 width78.9 in – 86.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 10.0 in shorter (241.7 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 5.3 in narrower (87.9 in vs 82.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.3 in taller (76.3 in vs 75.0 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 480 lb heavier (5,780 lb vs 5,301 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 480 lb heavier (5,780 lb vs 5,301 lb)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 5.3 in narrower (87.9 in vs 82.6 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 10.0 in shorter (241.7 in vs 231.7 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 (76.3 in vs 75.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 10.0 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 5.3 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 | 231.7 in | 10.0 in |
| Width | 87.9 in | 82.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 76.3 in | 75.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.0 in | 144.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,780 lb | 5,301 lb | 480 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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