Dodge Ram 3500 vs Chevrolet Avalanche Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2013 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 3500 · Chevrolet Avalanche
- Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
- Height74.7 in – 79.4 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.7 in – 8.4 in
- Curb weight5,851 lb – 7,888 lb
- Width79.9 in – 96.0 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 8.9 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 3500 is 0.5 in taller (77.1 in vs 76.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 20.5 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1,116 lb heavier (6,870 lb vs 5,754 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1,116 lb heavier (6,870 lb vs 5,754 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 20.5 in longer wheelbase (150.5 in vs 130.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 8.9 in narrower (88.0 in vs 79.1 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 17.4 in shorter (238.7 in vs 221.3 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 3500 is 0.5 in taller (77.1 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 3500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Avalanche
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is narrower by 8.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Avalanche — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Avalanche)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500 | Chevrolet Avalanche | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 238.7 in | 221.3 in | 17.4 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 79.1 in | 8.9 in |
| Height | 77.1 in | 76.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.5 in | 130.0 in | 20.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 6,870 lb | 5,754 lb | 1,116 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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