RAM 2500 vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. RAM 2500 · Chevrolet Colorado
- Length248.4 in
- Height74.1 in – 78.3 in
- Wheelbase160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight6,745 lb – 7,206 lb
- Width79.5 in
- Chevrolet Colorado width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 29.7 in shorter (248.4 in vs 218.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.3 in narrower (79.5 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 5.7 in taller (76.2 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 26.1 in longer wheelbase (160.5 in vs 134.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Colorado has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.3 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 26.1 in longer wheelbase (160.5 in vs 134.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 29.7 in shorter (248.4 in vs 218.8 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 5.7 in taller (76.2 in vs 70.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.3 in narrower (79.5 in vs 74.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Colorado has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 29.7 in Check garage fit for RAM 2500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 5.3 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 2500 | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 248.4 in | 218.8 in | 29.7 in |
| Width | 79.5 in | 74.2 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 76.2 in | 70.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 160.5 in | 134.4 in | 26.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 6,976 lb | — | — |
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