Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs GMC Canyon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · GMC Canyon
- Length222.4 in
- Height76.8 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Ground clearance10.5 in
- Curb weight5,607 lb – 5,743 lb
- Width79.1 in
- GMC Canyon width67.6 in – 68.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Canyon is 22.7 in shorter (222.4 in vs 199.8 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 11.0 in narrower (79.1 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 10.4 in taller (76.8 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,978 lb heavier (5,675 lb vs 3,697 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,978 lb heavier (5,675 lb vs 3,697 lb)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 11.0 in narrower (79.1 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 10.4 in taller (76.8 in vs 66.4 in)
- Length: GMC Canyon is 22.7 in shorter (222.4 in vs 199.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 118.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is shorter by 22.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for GMC Canyon
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is narrower by 11.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Canyon — Based on length × width (GMC Canyon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | GMC Canyon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 222.4 in | 199.8 in | 22.7 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 68.1 in | 11.0 in |
| Height | 76.8 in | 66.4 in | 10.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 118.7 in | 11.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,675 lb | 3,697 lb | 1,978 lb |
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