Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Ford F-150 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Ford F-150
- Length222.4 in
- Height76.8 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Ground clearance10.5 in
- Curb weight5,672 lb – 5,824 lb
- Width79.1 in
- Ford F-150 width79.2 in – 86.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 9.4 in shorter (222.4 in vs 231.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 3.7 in narrower (79.1 in vs 82.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 0.3 in taller (76.8 in vs 76.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 14.5 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 144.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 301 lb heavier (5,748 lb vs 5,448 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 14.5 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 144.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 301 lb heavier (5,748 lb vs 5,448 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 3.7 in narrower (79.1 in vs 82.8 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 9.4 in shorter (222.4 in vs 231.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 0.3 in taller (76.8 in vs 76.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Suburban 1500 — Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Ford F-150
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Suburban 1500 — Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is narrower by 3.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Suburban 1500 — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Suburban 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Ford F-150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 222.4 in | 231.8 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 82.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 76.8 in | 76.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 144.5 in | 14.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,748 lb | 5,448 lb | 301 lb |
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