Ford F-150 Lightning vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 Lightning · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length231.7 in
- Height77.2 in
- Wheelbase145.0 in
- Curb weight6,015 lb – 6,893 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 width80.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 7.7 in shorter (231.7 in vs 224.0 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.6 in narrower (79.9 in vs 80.5 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 2.8 in taller (77.2 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 Lightning has a 15.0 in longer wheelbase (145.0 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 794 lb heavier (6,454 lb vs 5,661 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 Lightning is 794 lb heavier (6,454 lb vs 5,661 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 Lightning has a 15.0 in longer wheelbase (145.0 in vs 130.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 Lightning is 2.8 in taller (77.2 in vs 74.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 7.7 in shorter (231.7 in vs 224.0 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 Lightning is 0.6 in narrower (79.9 in vs 80.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Suburban 1500 — Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 Lightning · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 Lightning — Ford F-150 Lightning is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Suburban 1500 — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Suburban 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 231.7 in | 224.0 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 80.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 77.2 in | 74.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.0 in | 130.0 in | 15.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 6,454 lb | 5,661 lb | 794 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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