Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford F-150 · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- 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 Suburban 1500 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 10.4 in shorter (229.8 in vs 219.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford F-150 is 0.2 in taller (74.7 in vs 74.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 14.5 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 71 lb heavier (5,317 lb vs 5,387 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford F-150 has a 14.5 in longer wheelbase (144.5 in vs 130.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 10.4 in shorter (229.8 in vs 219.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 71 lb heavier (5,317 lb vs 5,387 lb)
- Height: Ford F-150 is 0.2 in taller (74.7 in vs 74.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Suburban 1500 — Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Ford F-150 · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Suburban 1500 — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Suburban 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-150 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 229.8 in | 219.3 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 74.7 in | 74.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.5 in | 130.0 in | 14.5 in |
| Curb weight | 5,317 lb | 5,387 lb | 71 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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