Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Ford F-150 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Ford F-150
- 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 – 7,144 lb
- Width80.0 in – 95.9 in
- Ford F-150 width79.2 in – 86.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 10.3 in shorter (242.1 in vs 231.8 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 5.2 in narrower (88.0 in vs 82.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.1 in taller (77.7 in vs 76.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (150.7 in vs 144.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1,012 lb heavier (6,460 lb vs 5,448 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1,012 lb heavier (6,460 lb vs 5,448 lb)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 5.2 in narrower (88.0 in vs 82.8 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 10.3 in shorter (242.1 in vs 231.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (150.7 in vs 144.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.1 in taller (77.7 in vs 76.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 10.3 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 5.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 — Based on length × width (Ford F-150)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 242.1 in | 231.8 in | 10.3 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 82.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 77.7 in | 76.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.7 in | 144.5 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,460 lb | 5,448 lb | 1,012 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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