Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Chevrolet Colorado
- Length209.3 in – 250.5 in
- Height75.1 in – 77.3 in
- Wheelbase122.0 in – 163.0 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 9.4 in
- Curb weight4,049 lb – 5,697 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Chevrolet Colorado width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 11.2 in shorter (229.9 in vs 218.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.6 in narrower (79.9 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 is 5.7 in taller (76.2 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (142.5 in vs 134.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 is 641 lb heavier (4,873 lb vs 4,232 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-150 is 641 lb heavier (4,873 lb vs 4,232 lb)
- Height: Ford F-150 is 5.7 in taller (76.2 in vs 70.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.6 in narrower (79.9 in vs 74.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (142.5 in vs 134.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 11.2 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 5.6 in
- More ground clearanceFord F-150 — Ford F-150 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 229.9 in | 218.7 in | 11.2 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 74.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 76.2 in | 70.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 142.5 in | 134.4 in | 8.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 8.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,873 lb | 4,232 lb | 641 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 209.3 in – 250.5 in).
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