Dodge Ram 2500 vs GMC Canyon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 2500 · GMC Canyon
- 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
- GMC Canyon width67.6 in – 68.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Canyon is 38.9 in shorter (238.7 in vs 199.8 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 11.3 in narrower (79.4 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 2500 is 10.1 in taller (76.5 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 2500 has a 31.8 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 2500 is 2,241 lb heavier (5,938 lb vs 3,697 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 2500 is 2,241 lb heavier (5,938 lb vs 3,697 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 2500 has a 31.8 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 118.7 in)
- Length: GMC Canyon is 38.9 in shorter (238.7 in vs 199.8 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 11.3 in narrower (79.4 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 2500 is 10.1 in taller (76.5 in vs 66.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is shorter by 38.9 in Check garage fit for Dodge Ram 2500 · garage fit for GMC Canyon
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is narrower by 11.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Canyon — Based on length × width (GMC Canyon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500 | GMC Canyon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 238.7 in | 199.8 in | 38.9 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 68.1 in | 11.3 in |
| Height | 76.5 in | 66.4 in | 10.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.5 in | 118.7 in | 31.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,938 lb | 3,697 lb | 2,241 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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