RAM 3500 vs GMC Canyon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. RAM 3500 · GMC Canyon
- Length230.4 in
- Height77.7 in – 79.1 in
- Wheelbase140.0 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 8.6 in
- Curb weight5,982 lb – 6,369 lb
- Width79.4 in
- GMC Canyon width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Canyon is 11.7 in shorter (230.4 in vs 218.8 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 5.2 in narrower (79.4 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: RAM 3500 is 7.9 in taller (78.4 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 3500 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (140.0 in vs 134.4 in)
- Ground clearance: GMC Canyon has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.3 in)
Biggest size differences
- Height: RAM 3500 is 7.9 in taller (78.4 in vs 70.5 in)
- Width: GMC Canyon is 5.2 in narrower (79.4 in vs 74.2 in)
- Length: GMC Canyon is 11.7 in shorter (230.4 in vs 218.8 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 3500 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (140.0 in vs 134.4 in)
- Ground clearance: GMC Canyon has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is shorter by 11.7 in Check garage fit for RAM 3500 · 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 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Canyon — Based on length × width (GMC Canyon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 3500 | GMC Canyon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 230.4 in | 218.8 in | 11.7 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 74.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 78.4 in | 70.5 in | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.0 in | 134.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 6,176 lb | — | — |
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