RAM 3500 vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. RAM 3500 · Chevrolet Colorado
- Length230.4 in – 259.3 in
- Height77.7 in – 79.8 in
- Wheelbase140.0 in – 169.5 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 9.2 in
- Curb weight6,022 lb – 6,945 lb
- Width79.4 in
- Chevrolet Colorado width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 26.2 in shorter (244.9 in vs 218.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.1 in narrower (79.4 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: RAM 3500 is 8.3 in taller (78.8 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 3500 has a 20.3 in longer wheelbase (154.8 in vs 134.4 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: RAM 3500 is 2,237 lb heavier (6,484 lb vs 4,247 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: RAM 3500 is 2,237 lb heavier (6,484 lb vs 4,247 lb)
- Wheelbase: RAM 3500 has a 20.3 in longer wheelbase (154.8 in vs 134.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 26.2 in shorter (244.9 in vs 218.7 in)
- Height: RAM 3500 is 8.3 in taller (78.8 in vs 70.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.1 in narrower (79.4 in vs 74.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 26.2 in Check garage fit for RAM 3500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 5.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 3500 | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 244.9 in | 218.7 in | 26.2 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 74.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 78.8 in | 70.5 in | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 154.8 in | 134.4 in | 20.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 6,484 lb | 4,247 lb | 2,237 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 230.4 in – 259.3 in).
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