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2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vs 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning

Side view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Side view of the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning

Chevrolet Silverado EV

2024

Ford F‑150 Lightning

2022

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning?

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

592 cm (+0.9)

591.1 cm

Height

198.2 cm

198.9 cm (+0.7)

Width (excluding mirrors)

207.2 cm (+4)

203.2 cm

Width (including mirrors)

238.5 cm

243.8 cm

Ground clearance

N/A (+0.4)

21.3 cm

Wheelbase

370 cm (+0.3)

369.6 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

592 cm

49.3 cm longer than the average Pickup

591.1 cm

48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup

Height

198.2 cm

11.4 cm taller than the average Pickup

198.9 cm

12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup

Width (excluding mirrors)

207.2 cm

12.8 cm wider than the average Pickup

203.2 cm

8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup

Width (including mirrors)

238.5 cm

15.6 cm wider than the average Pickup

243.8 cm

20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup

Ground clearance

N/A

21.3 cm

1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

Wheelbase

370 cm

39 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

369.6 cm

38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

Front view

Front view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Front view of the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning

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.

1,634 L (+139)

1,495 L

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.

1,634 L (+139)

1,495 L

Frunk capacity

303 L

400 L (+97)

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.

276 L per m (+23.1)

252.9 L per m

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.

133.2 L per m² (+8.7)

124.5 L per m²

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.

1,634 L

197 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

1,495 L

58 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.

1,634 L

107 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

1,495 L

32 L less 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.

108%

SAE: above class average (+8%)

101%

SAE: above class average (+1%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Rear view of the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning

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

N/A

14.6 m

Curb weight

N/A

2,728 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

N/A

14.6 m

1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

Curb weight

N/A

2,728 kg

477 kg heavier than the average Pickup

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 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning fit in a standard parking space?

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.

Too large

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.

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.

Too large

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.

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