RAM 1500 vs Chevrolet Avalanche Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2013 catalog dimensions. RAM 1500 · Chevrolet Avalanche
- Length229.0 in
- Height77.2 in – 77.9 in
- Wheelbase140.0 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.6 in
- Curb weight4,852 lb – 5,337 lb
- Width79.4 in
- Chevrolet Avalanche width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 7.7 in shorter (229.0 in vs 221.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 0.3 in narrower (79.4 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 1.0 in taller (77.6 in vs 76.6 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (140.0 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 660 lb heavier (5,095 lb vs 5,754 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 660 lb heavier (5,095 lb vs 5,754 lb)
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (140.0 in vs 130.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 7.7 in shorter (229.0 in vs 221.3 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 1.0 in taller (77.6 in vs 76.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 0.3 in narrower (79.4 in vs 79.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for RAM 1500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Avalanche
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Avalanche — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Avalanche)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 1500 | Chevrolet Avalanche | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 229.0 in | 221.3 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 79.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 77.6 in | 76.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.0 in | 130.0 in | 10.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,095 lb | 5,754 lb | 660 lb |
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