Dodge Ram 3500 vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Dodge Ram 3500 · Chevrolet Tahoe
- Length224.1 in – 244.1 in
- Height73.7 in – 77.9 in
- Wheelbase134.7 in – 154.7 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in – 9.9 in
- Curb weight5,524 lb – 6,312 lb
- Width93.5 in – 93.8 in
- Chevrolet Tahoe width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 36.2 in shorter (234.1 in vs 197.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 14.8 in narrower (93.7 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Dodge Ram 3500 is 1.6 in taller (75.8 in vs 74.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 28.7 in longer wheelbase (144.7 in vs 116.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Tahoe has 0.7 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 9.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 979 lb heavier (5,918 lb vs 4,939 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Ram 3500 has a 28.7 in longer wheelbase (144.7 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Ram 3500 is 979 lb heavier (5,918 lb vs 4,939 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 14.8 in narrower (93.7 in vs 78.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 36.2 in shorter (234.1 in vs 197.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Tahoe has 0.7 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 9.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is shorter by 36.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Ram 3500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is narrower by 14.8 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Tahoe — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Tahoe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Ram 3500 | Chevrolet Tahoe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 234.1 in | 197.9 in | 36.2 in |
| Width | 93.7 in | 78.9 in | 14.8 in |
| Height | 75.8 in | 74.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.7 in | 116.0 in | 28.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | 9.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 5,918 lb | 4,939 lb | 979 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 224.1 in – 244.1 in).
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