RAM 1500 vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. RAM 1500 · Chevrolet Tahoe
- Length228.9 in – 241.8 in
- Height77.4 in – 77.7 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 153.5 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight4,798 lb – 5,372 lb
- Width82.1 in
- Chevrolet Tahoe width80.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 31.4 in shorter (235.4 in vs 204.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1.6 in narrower (82.1 in vs 80.5 in)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 3.2 in taller (77.6 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 31.0 in longer wheelbase (147.0 in vs 116.0 in)
- Ground clearance: RAM 1500 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 394 lb heavier (5,085 lb vs 5,479 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: RAM 1500 has a 31.0 in longer wheelbase (147.0 in vs 116.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 31.4 in shorter (235.4 in vs 204.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 394 lb heavier (5,085 lb vs 5,479 lb)
- Height: RAM 1500 is 3.2 in taller (77.6 in vs 74.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1.6 in narrower (82.1 in vs 80.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is shorter by 31.4 in Check garage fit for RAM 1500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceRAM 1500 — RAM 1500 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Tahoe — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Tahoe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 1500 | Chevrolet Tahoe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 235.4 in | 204.0 in | 31.4 in |
| Width | 82.1 in | 80.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 77.6 in | 74.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 147.0 in | 116.0 in | 31.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 5,085 lb | 5,479 lb | 394 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 228.9 in – 241.8 in).
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