Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs RAM 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · RAM 1500
- 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 weight5,985 lb – 7,239 lb
- Width80.1 in – 96.0 in
- RAM 1500 width82.1 in – 88.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: RAM 1500 is 6.0 in shorter (241.4 in vs 235.4 in)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 3.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 85.0 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 1.6 in taller (77.5 in vs 79.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (150.6 in vs 147.0 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1,030 lb heavier (6,612 lb vs 5,582 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1,030 lb heavier (6,612 lb vs 5,582 lb)
- Width: RAM 1500 is 3.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 85.0 in)
- Length: RAM 1500 is 6.0 in shorter (241.4 in vs 235.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (150.6 in vs 147.0 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 1.6 in taller (77.5 in vs 79.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · garage fit for RAM 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintRAM 1500 — Based on length × width (RAM 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | RAM 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 241.4 in | 235.4 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 85.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 77.5 in | 79.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.6 in | 147.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 6,612 lb | 5,582 lb | 1,030 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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