2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning vs 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Which is bigger, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With just 0.9 cm separating them, there’s little to distinguish the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning in terms of overall length. At only 4 cm wider, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV doesn't offer any significant width advantage or disadvantage over the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning. In terms of height, the two are very closely matched, with the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning standing just 0.7 cm taller than the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 0.4 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
591.1 cm
592 cm (+0.9)
Height
198.9 cm (+0.7)
198.2 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
203.2 cm
207.2 cm (+4)
Width (including mirrors)
243.8 cm
238.5 cm
Ground clearance
21.3 cm
N/A (+0.4)
Wheelbase
369.6 cm
370 cm (+0.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
591.1 cm
48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup
592 cm
49.3 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
198.9 cm
12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup
198.2 cm
11.4 cm taller than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
207.2 cm
12.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
243.8 cm
20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup
238.5 cm
15.6 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
21.3 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
N/A
Wheelbase
369.6 cm
38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
370 cm
39 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
It’s a cargo capacity win for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, which provides a significant 139 L more space with its seats up and a noticeable 139 L (SAE) more when the seats are folded, so compared to the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning it's better for both day-to-day errands and larger loads.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
1,495 L
1,634 L (+139)
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,495 L
1,634 L (+139)
Frunk capacity
400 L (+97)
303 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
252.9 L per m
276 L per m (+23.1)
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
124.5 L per m²
133.2 L per m² (+8.7)
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
1,495 L
58 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
1,634 L
197 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,495 L
32 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
1,634 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
DriveSize space efficiency score
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
101%
SAE: above class average (+1%)
108%
SAE: above class average (+8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both vehicles offer the same entry arrangement, with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning each built in a 4-door format. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
14.6 m
N/A
Curb weight
2,728 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
N/A
Curb weight
2,728 kg
477 kg heavier than the average Pickup
N/A
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
88%
12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
35.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
33.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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