RAM 2500 vs GMC Canyon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. RAM 2500 · GMC Canyon
- Length248.4 in
- Height77.9 in – 79.8 in
- Wheelbase160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight6,785 lb – 7,055 lb
- Width79.5 in
- GMC Canyon width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Canyon is 29.9 in shorter (248.4 in vs 218.5 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 5.2 in narrower (79.5 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 8.3 in taller (78.8 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 26.1 in longer wheelbase (160.5 in vs 134.4 in)
- Ground clearance: GMC Canyon has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 2,679 lb heavier (6,920 lb vs 4,242 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 2,679 lb heavier (6,920 lb vs 4,242 lb)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 26.1 in longer wheelbase (160.5 in vs 134.4 in)
- Length: GMC Canyon is 29.9 in shorter (248.4 in vs 218.5 in)
- Height: RAM 2500 is 8.3 in taller (78.8 in vs 70.5 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 5.2 in narrower (79.5 in vs 74.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is shorter by 29.9 in Check garage fit for RAM 2500 · garage fit for GMC Canyon
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is narrower by 5.2 in
- More ground clearanceGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Canyon — Based on length × width (GMC Canyon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 2500 | GMC Canyon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 248.4 in | 218.5 in | 29.9 in |
| Width | 79.5 in | 74.3 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 78.8 in | 70.5 in | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 160.5 in | 134.4 in | 26.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 6,920 lb | 4,242 lb | 2,679 lb |
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