Dodge Ram 2500 vs Chevrolet Avalanche Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2013 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 2500 · Chevrolet Avalanche
- Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
- Height73.9 in – 79.1 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in – 12.9 in
- Curb weight5,388 lb – 6,487 lb
- Width78.9 in – 79.9 in
- Chevrolet Avalanche width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 17.4 in shorter (238.7 in vs 221.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 0.3 in narrower (79.4 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 0.1 in taller (76.5 in vs 76.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 2500 has a 20.5 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 2500 is 184 lb heavier (5,938 lb vs 5,754 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 2500 has a 20.5 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 130.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 17.4 in shorter (238.7 in vs 221.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 2500 is 184 lb heavier (5,938 lb vs 5,754 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 0.3 in narrower (79.4 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 0.1 in taller (76.5 in vs 76.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is shorter by 17.4 in Check garage fit for Dodge Ram 2500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Avalanche
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Avalanche — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Avalanche)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 | Chevrolet Avalanche | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 238.7 in | 221.3 in | 17.4 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 79.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 76.5 in | 76.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.5 in | 130.0 in | 20.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,938 lb | 5,754 lb | 184 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 227.7 in – 249.7 in).
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