Ford F-250 vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford F-250 · Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Length231.8 in – 266.2 in
- Height77.9 in – 81.5 in
- Wheelbase142.0 in – 176.0 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight5,683 lb – 6,695 lb
- Width80.0 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 width80.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 26.4 in shorter (249.0 in vs 222.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford F-250 is 5.9 in taller (79.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 23.0 in longer wheelbase (159.0 in vs 136.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,201 lb heavier (6,189 lb vs 4,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-250 is 1,201 lb heavier (6,189 lb vs 4,988 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-250 has a 23.0 in longer wheelbase (159.0 in vs 136.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 26.4 in shorter (249.0 in vs 222.6 in)
- Height: Ford F-250 is 5.9 in taller (79.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is shorter by 26.4 in Check garage fit for Ford F-250 · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-250 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 249.0 in | 222.6 in | 26.4 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 80.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 79.7 in | 73.8 in | 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 159.0 in | 136.0 in | 23.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 6,189 lb | 4,988 lb | 1,201 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 231.8 in – 266.2 in).
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