Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Chevrolet Colorado
- Length219.3 in
- Height73.6 in – 75.4 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Curb weight5,268 lb – 5,474 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Chevrolet Colorado width67.6 in – 68.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 19.4 in shorter (219.3 in vs 199.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 10.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 9.3 in taller (74.5 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,689 lb heavier (5,371 lb vs 3,683 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,689 lb heavier (5,371 lb vs 3,683 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 10.8 in narrower (78.9 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 9.3 in taller (74.5 in vs 65.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 19.4 in shorter (219.3 in vs 199.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 118.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 19.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 10.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219.3 in | 199.9 in | 19.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 68.1 in | 10.8 in |
| Height | 74.5 in | 65.3 in | 9.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 118.7 in | 11.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,371 lb | 3,683 lb | 1,689 lb |
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