Ford F-250 vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford F-250 · Chevrolet Colorado
- Length227.6 in – 263.0 in
- Height76.6 in – 79.8 in
- Wheelbase137.0 in – 172.0 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight5,941 lb – 6,942 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Chevrolet Colorado width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 26.6 in shorter (245.3 in vs 218.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.6 in narrower (79.9 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 7.7 in taller (78.2 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 20.1 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 134.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford F-250 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 2,195 lb heavier (6,442 lb vs 4,247 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 2,195 lb heavier (6,442 lb vs 4,247 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 20.1 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 134.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 26.6 in shorter (245.3 in vs 218.7 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 7.7 in taller (78.2 in vs 70.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.6 in narrower (79.9 in vs 74.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 26.6 in Check garage fit for Ford F-250 · garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 5.6 in
- More ground clearanceFord F-250 — Ford F-250 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-250 | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 245.3 in | 218.7 in | 26.6 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 74.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 78.2 in | 70.5 in | 7.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.5 in | 134.4 in | 20.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 6,442 lb | 4,247 lb | 2,195 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 227.6 in – 263.0 in).
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