GMC Sierra 1500 vs GMC Canyon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. GMC Sierra 1500 · GMC Canyon
- Length203.2 in – 246.6 in
- Height70.8 in – 75.0 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight4,142 lb – 5,244 lb
- Width78.5 in – 83.5 in
- GMC Canyon width67.6 in – 68.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Canyon is 24.9 in shorter (224.9 in vs 199.9 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 12.9 in narrower (81.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: GMC Sierra 1500 is 6.5 in taller (72.9 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Sierra 1500 has a 19.7 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 118.6 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Sierra 1500 is 1,234 lb heavier (4,693 lb vs 3,460 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Sierra 1500 is 1,234 lb heavier (4,693 lb vs 3,460 lb)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 12.9 in narrower (81.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Sierra 1500 has a 19.7 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 118.6 in)
- Length: GMC Canyon is 24.9 in shorter (224.9 in vs 199.9 in)
- Height: GMC Sierra 1500 is 6.5 in taller (72.9 in vs 66.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is shorter by 24.9 in Check garage fit for GMC Sierra 1500 · garage fit for GMC Canyon
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is narrower by 12.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Canyon — Based on length × width (GMC Canyon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 | GMC Canyon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 224.9 in | 199.9 in | 24.9 in |
| Width | 81.0 in | 68.1 in | 12.9 in |
| Height | 72.9 in | 66.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 118.6 in | 19.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,693 lb | 3,460 lb | 1,234 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 203.2 in – 246.6 in).
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