Ford Expedition vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length204.6 in
- Height76.5 in – 78.4 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in
- Curb weight4,808 lb – 5,177 lb
- Width78.7 in
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 width76.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Expedition is 14.9 in shorter (204.6 in vs 219.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 2.0 in narrower (78.7 in vs 76.7 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 6.2 in taller (77.5 in vs 71.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 12.5 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 131.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 5 lb heavier (4,993 lb vs 4,998 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 12.5 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 131.5 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 6.2 in taller (77.5 in vs 71.3 in)
- Length: Ford Expedition is 14.9 in shorter (204.6 in vs 219.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 2.0 in narrower (78.7 in vs 76.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 5 lb heavier (4,993 lb vs 4,998 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is shorter by 14.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Expedition · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Suburban 1500 — Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Expedition — Based on length × width (Ford Expedition)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Expedition | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 204.6 in | 219.5 in | 14.9 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 76.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 77.5 in | 71.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 131.5 in | 12.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,993 lb | 4,998 lb | 5 lb |
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