GMC Sierra 1500 vs GMC Canyon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. GMC Sierra 1500 · GMC Canyon
- Length205.7 in – 249.0 in
- Height70.8 in – 75.0 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight4,211 lb – 5,425 lb
- Width78.5 in
- GMC Canyon width67.6 in – 68.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Canyon is 27.6 in shorter (227.3 in vs 199.8 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 10.4 in narrower (78.5 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 19.6 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Sierra 1500 is 1,223 lb heavier (4,818 lb vs 3,596 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Sierra 1500 is 1,223 lb heavier (4,818 lb vs 3,596 lb)
- Wheelbase: GMC Sierra 1500 has a 19.6 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 118.7 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 10.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 68.1 in)
- Length: GMC Canyon is 27.6 in shorter (227.3 in vs 199.8 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 27.6 in Check garage fit for GMC Sierra 1500 · garage fit for GMC Canyon
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is narrower by 10.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Canyon — Based on length × width (GMC Canyon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 | GMC Canyon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 227.3 in | 199.8 in | 27.6 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 68.1 in | 10.4 in |
| Height | 72.9 in | 66.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 118.7 in | 19.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,818 lb | 3,596 lb | 1,223 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.7 in – 249.0 in).
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