Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Ford Expedition

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length224.0 in
  • Height74.4 in
  • Wheelbase130.0 in
  • Ground clearance7.9 in
  • Curb weight5,546 lb – 5,775 lb
Front / width
  • Width80.5 in
  • Ford Expedition width79.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Expedition is 14.0 in shorter (224.0 in vs 210.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Expedition is 0.6 in narrower (80.5 in vs 79.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Expedition is 2.4 in taller (74.4 in vs 76.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 122.5 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Expedition has 2.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 10.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 93 lb heavier (5,661 lb vs 5,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Expedition has 2.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 10.2 in)
  2. Length: Ford Expedition is 14.0 in shorter (224.0 in vs 210.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 122.5 in)
  4. Height: Ford Expedition is 2.4 in taller (74.4 in vs 76.8 in)
  5. Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 93 lb heavier (5,661 lb vs 5,568 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is shorter by 14.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Ford Expedition
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is narrower by 0.6 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Expedition — Ford Expedition has 2.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Expedition — Based on length × width (Ford Expedition)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500Ford ExpeditionDifference
Length224.0 in210.0 in14.0 in
Width80.5 in79.9 in0.6 in
Height74.4 in76.8 in2.4 in
Wheelbase130.0 in122.5 in7.5 in
Ground clearance7.9 in10.2 in2.3 in
Curb weight5,661 lb5,568 lb93 lb

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