Ford F-350 vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford F-350 · Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Length227.6 in – 263.0 in
- Height76.2 in – 80.8 in
- Wheelbase137.0 in – 172.0 in
- Curb weight5,928 lb – 7,459 lb
- Width80.0 in – 96.0 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 width79.9 in – 80.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 17.9 in shorter (245.3 in vs 227.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 8.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 80.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-350 is 4.8 in taller (78.5 in vs 73.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-350 has a 16.3 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 138.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-350 is 1,718 lb heavier (6,694 lb vs 4,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-350 is 1,718 lb heavier (6,694 lb vs 4,976 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-350 has a 16.3 in longer wheelbase (154.5 in vs 138.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 8.0 in narrower (88.0 in vs 80.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 17.9 in shorter (245.3 in vs 227.4 in)
- Height: Ford F-350 is 4.8 in taller (78.5 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is shorter by 17.9 in Check garage fit for Ford F-350 · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is narrower by 8.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 1500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford F-350 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 245.3 in | 227.4 in | 17.9 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 80.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Height | 78.5 in | 73.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.5 in | 138.3 in | 16.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 12.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 6,694 lb | 4,976 lb | 1,718 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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