Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Ford Expedition
- Length222.4 in
- Height76.8 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Ground clearance10.5 in
- Curb weight5,672 lb – 5,824 lb
- Width79.1 in
- Ford Expedition width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Expedition is 15.9 in shorter (222.4 in vs 206.5 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 0.3 in narrower (79.1 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 0.4 in taller (76.8 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 119.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 63 lb heavier (5,748 lb vs 5,685 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 119.0 in)
- Length: Ford Expedition is 15.9 in shorter (222.4 in vs 206.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 63 lb heavier (5,748 lb vs 5,685 lb)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 0.4 in taller (76.8 in vs 77.2 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 0.3 in narrower (79.1 in vs 78.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is shorter by 15.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Ford Expedition
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Expedition — Based on length × width (Ford Expedition)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Ford Expedition | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 222.4 in | 206.5 in | 15.9 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 78.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 76.8 in | 77.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 119.0 in | 11.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,748 lb | 5,685 lb | 63 lb |
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