Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Cadillac Escalade
- Length219.3 in
- Height73.6 in – 75.4 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Curb weight4,947 lb – 5,219 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Cadillac Escalade width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 20.4 in shorter (219.3 in vs 198.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 2.0 in taller (74.5 in vs 76.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 441 lb heavier (5,083 lb vs 5,524 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 116.0 in)
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 20.4 in shorter (219.3 in vs 198.9 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 441 lb heavier (5,083 lb vs 5,524 lb)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 2.0 in taller (74.5 in vs 76.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is shorter by 20.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Cadillac Escalade
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac Escalade — Based on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Cadillac Escalade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219.3 in | 198.9 in | 20.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 74.5 in | 76.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 116.0 in | 14.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 10.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,083 lb | 5,524 lb | 441 lb |
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