Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 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 – 4,984 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 width80.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 7.6 in shorter (229.9 in vs 222.3 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 0.1 in narrower (79.9 in vs 80.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 is 2.3 in taller (76.2 in vs 73.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (142.5 in vs 136.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.6 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 409 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,925 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 409 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,925 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (142.5 in vs 136.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-150 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.6 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 7.6 in shorter (229.9 in vs 222.3 in)
- Height: Ford F-150 is 2.3 in taller (76.2 in vs 73.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceFord F-150 — Ford F-150 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 229.9 in | 222.3 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 80.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 76.2 in | 73.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 142.5 in | 136.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 8.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,517 lb | 4,925 lb | 409 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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