GMC Sierra 1500 vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. GMC Sierra 1500 · Toyota Tacoma
- Length229.0 in – 239.6 in
- Height73.8 in – 74.2 in
- Wheelbase143.5 in – 153.5 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight5,035 lb – 5,509 lb
- Width80.0 in
- Toyota Tacoma width74.4 in – 75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 15.4 in shorter (234.3 in vs 218.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 5.2 in narrower (80.0 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: GMC Sierra 1500 is 3.4 in taller (74.0 in vs 70.6 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Sierra 1500 has a 14.5 in longer wheelbase (148.5 in vs 134.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Sierra 1500 is 1,042 lb heavier (5,272 lb vs 4,230 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Sierra 1500 is 1,042 lb heavier (5,272 lb vs 4,230 lb)
- Wheelbase: GMC Sierra 1500 has a 14.5 in longer wheelbase (148.5 in vs 134.0 in)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 15.4 in shorter (234.3 in vs 218.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 5.2 in narrower (80.0 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: GMC Sierra 1500 is 3.4 in taller (74.0 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 15.4 in Check garage fit for GMC Sierra 1500 · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 5.2 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 234.3 in | 218.9 in | 15.4 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 74.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 70.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 148.5 in | 134.0 in | 14.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 9.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 5,272 lb | 4,230 lb | 1,042 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 229.0 in – 239.6 in).
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