Ford F-150 Lightning vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 Lightning · Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Length231.7 in
- Height77.2 in
- Wheelbase145.0 in
- Curb weight6,015 lb – 6,893 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 width81.1 in – 81.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.0 in shorter (231.7 in vs 226.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1.3 in narrower (79.9 in vs 81.2 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.1 in taller (77.2 in vs 77.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 Lightning has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (145.0 in vs 141.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1,444 lb heavier (6,454 lb vs 5,010 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1,444 lb heavier (6,454 lb vs 5,010 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 Lightning has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (145.0 in vs 141.8 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.0 in shorter (231.7 in vs 226.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 1.3 in narrower (79.9 in vs 81.2 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.1 in taller (77.2 in vs 77.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 Lightning · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 231.7 in | 226.7 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 81.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 77.2 in | 77.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.0 in | 141.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 6,454 lb | 5,010 lb | 1,444 lb |
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