Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Ford Expedition
- Length219.3 in
- Height73.6 in – 75.4 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Curb weight4,947 lb – 5,219 lb
- Width78.9 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 0.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.7 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 3.1 in taller (74.5 in vs 77.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 119.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 394 lb heavier (5,083 lb vs 5,477 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 119.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 394 lb heavier (5,083 lb vs 5,477 lb)
- Length: Ford Expedition is 13.5 in shorter (219.3 in vs 205.8 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 3.1 in taller (74.5 in vs 77.6 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 0.2 in narrower (78.9 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 0.2 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 | 78.9 in | 78.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 74.5 in | 77.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 119.0 in | 11.0 in |
| Curb weight | 5,083 lb | 5,477 lb | 394 lb |
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