Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
- Length211.2 in – 250.3 in
- Height71.5 in – 76.7 in
- Wheelbase126.0 in – 163.0 in
- Curb weight4,707 lb – 5,495 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD width79.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 10.9 in shorter (230.8 in vs 241.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 1.0 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 2.7 in taller (74.1 in vs 76.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 150.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 608 lb heavier (5,101 lb vs 5,709 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 608 lb heavier (5,101 lb vs 5,709 lb)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 10.9 in shorter (230.8 in vs 241.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 150.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 2.7 in taller (74.1 in vs 76.8 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 1.0 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 — Based on length × width (Ford F-150)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 230.8 in | 241.7 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 79.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 74.1 in | 76.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.5 in | 150.0 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 11.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,101 lb | 5,709 lb | 608 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 211.2 in – 250.3 in).
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