GMC Sierra 1500 vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. GMC Sierra 1500 · Chevrolet Colorado
- Length229.6 in – 241.2 in
- Height75.4 in – 78.3 in
- Wheelbase139.6 in – 157.0 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 10.9 in
- Curb weight4,520 lb – 5,530 lb
- Width81.2 in
- Chevrolet Colorado width74.3 in – 76.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 16.7 in shorter (235.4 in vs 218.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.7 in narrower (81.2 in vs 75.5 in)
- Height: GMC Sierra 1500 is 5.4 in taller (76.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Sierra 1500 has a 13.9 in longer wheelbase (148.3 in vs 134.4 in)
- Ground clearance: GMC Sierra 1500 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 9.1 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Sierra 1500 is 700 lb heavier (5,025 lb vs 4,325 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Sierra 1500 is 700 lb heavier (5,025 lb vs 4,325 lb)
- Wheelbase: GMC Sierra 1500 has a 13.9 in longer wheelbase (148.3 in vs 134.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 16.7 in shorter (235.4 in vs 218.7 in)
- Height: GMC Sierra 1500 is 5.4 in taller (76.8 in vs 71.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.7 in narrower (81.2 in vs 75.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 16.7 in Check garage fit for GMC Sierra 1500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 5.7 in
- More ground clearanceGMC Sierra 1500 — GMC Sierra 1500 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 235.4 in | 218.7 in | 16.7 in |
| Width | 81.2 in | 75.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Height | 76.8 in | 71.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 148.3 in | 134.4 in | 13.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | 9.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 5,025 lb | 4,325 lb | 700 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 229.6 in – 241.2 in).
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