Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Ford Expedition
- Length219.3 in
- Height73.2 in – 73.3 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Ground clearance9.8 in
- Curb weight4,914 lb – 5,123 lb
- Width78.8 in
- Ford Expedition width78.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Expedition is 13.5 in shorter (219.3 in vs 205.8 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 0.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.7 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 4.2 in taller (73.3 in vs 77.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 119.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 161 lb heavier (5,019 lb vs 5,180 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 119.1 in)
- Length: Ford Expedition is 13.5 in shorter (219.3 in vs 205.8 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 4.2 in taller (73.3 in vs 77.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 161 lb heavier (5,019 lb vs 5,180 lb)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 0.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is shorter by 13.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Ford Expedition
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Expedition — Based on length × width (Ford Expedition)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Ford Expedition | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219.3 in | 205.8 in | 13.5 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 78.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 73.3 in | 77.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 119.1 in | 10.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,019 lb | 5,180 lb | 161 lb |
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