Dodge Ram 3500 vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 3500 · Chevrolet Colorado
- Length230.4 in – 259.4 in
- Height73.6 in – 78.4 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 169.5 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.4 in
- Curb weight6,785 lb – 7,990 lb
- Width79.5 in – 96.4 in
- Chevrolet Colorado width74.3 in – 76.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 26.2 in shorter (244.9 in vs 218.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 12.5 in narrower (88.0 in vs 75.5 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 3500 is 4.6 in taller (76.0 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 20.6 in longer wheelbase (155.0 in vs 134.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Colorado has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.1 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 3,048 lb heavier (7,388 lb vs 4,340 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 3,048 lb heavier (7,388 lb vs 4,340 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 12.5 in narrower (88.0 in vs 75.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 20.6 in longer wheelbase (155.0 in vs 134.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 26.2 in shorter (244.9 in vs 218.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Colorado has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 26.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Ram 3500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 12.5 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500 | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 244.9 in | 218.7 in | 26.2 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 75.5 in | 12.5 in |
| Height | 76.0 in | 71.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 155.0 in | 134.4 in | 20.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 9.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 7,388 lb | 4,340 lb | 3,048 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 230.4 in – 259.4 in).
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