Ford Expedition vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length206.5 in
- Height77.2 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in
- Curb weight5,589 lb – 5,781 lb
- Width78.8 in
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Expedition is 15.9 in shorter (206.5 in vs 222.4 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 0.3 in narrower (78.8 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 0.4 in taller (77.2 in vs 76.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 63 lb heavier (5,685 lb vs 5,748 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 130.0 in)
- Length: Ford Expedition is 15.9 in shorter (206.5 in vs 222.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 63 lb heavier (5,685 lb vs 5,748 lb)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 0.4 in taller (77.2 in vs 76.8 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 0.3 in narrower (78.8 in vs 79.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is shorter by 15.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Expedition · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Expedition — Based on length × width (Ford Expedition)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Expedition | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 206.5 in | 222.4 in | 15.9 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 79.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 77.2 in | 76.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 130.0 in | 11.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 10.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,685 lb | 5,748 lb | 63 lb |
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