Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- Length213.2 in – 250.4 in
- Height74.6 in – 78.5 in
- Wheelbase126.0 in – 163.0 in
- Curb weight4,685 lb – 6,210 lb
- Width79.2 in – 86.3 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD width80.0 in – 95.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford F-150 is 10.3 in shorter (231.8 in vs 242.1 in)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 5.2 in narrower (82.8 in vs 88.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.1 in taller (76.5 in vs 77.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 150.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1,012 lb heavier (5,448 lb vs 6,460 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1,012 lb heavier (5,448 lb vs 6,460 lb)
- Width: Ford F-150 is 5.2 in narrower (82.8 in vs 88.0 in)
- Length: Ford F-150 is 10.3 in shorter (231.8 in vs 242.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 150.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 1.1 in taller (76.5 in vs 77.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord F-150 — Ford F-150 is shorter by 10.3 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 5.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord F-150 — Based on length × width (Ford F-150)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 231.8 in | 242.1 in | 10.3 in |
| Width | 82.8 in | 88.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 76.5 in | 77.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.5 in | 150.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,448 lb | 6,460 lb | 1,012 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 213.2 in – 250.4 in).
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