Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- Length211.2 in – 248.3 in
- Height73.3 in – 76.1 in
- Wheelbase126.0 in – 163.0 in
- Curb weight4,758 lb – 5,875 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD width79.9 in – 95.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 11.9 in shorter (229.8 in vs 241.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 9.0 in narrower (78.9 in vs 87.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.3 in taller (74.7 in vs 76.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 150.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 577 lb heavier (5,317 lb vs 5,893 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Ford F-150 is 9.0 in narrower (78.9 in vs 87.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 577 lb heavier (5,317 lb vs 5,893 lb)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 11.9 in shorter (229.8 in vs 241.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 150.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.3 in taller (74.7 in vs 76.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 11.9 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is narrower by 9.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 — Based on length × width (Ford F-150)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 229.8 in | 241.7 in | 11.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 87.9 in | 9.0 in |
| Height | 74.7 in | 76.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.5 in | 150.0 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 10.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,317 lb | 5,893 lb | 577 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 211.2 in – 248.3 in).
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