Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Ford F-150 Lightning Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Ford F-150 Lightning
- Length222.4 in
- Height76.8 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Ground clearance10.5 in
- Curb weight5,607 lb – 5,743 lb
- Width79.1 in
- Ford F-150 Lightning width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 9.3 in shorter (222.4 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 0.8 in narrower (79.1 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.4 in taller (76.8 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 Lightning has a 15.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 145.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 779 lb heavier (5,675 lb vs 6,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 779 lb heavier (5,675 lb vs 6,454 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 Lightning has a 15.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 145.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 9.3 in shorter (222.4 in vs 231.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 0.8 in narrower (79.1 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.4 in taller (76.8 in vs 77.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Suburban 1500 — Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Ford F-150 Lightning
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Suburban 1500 — Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Suburban 1500 — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Suburban 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Ford F-150 Lightning | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 222.4 in | 231.7 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 79.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 76.8 in | 77.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 145.0 in | 15.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,675 lb | 6,454 lb | 779 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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