Chevrolet Colorado vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Colorado · Ford Ranger
- Length192.4 in – 207.1 in
- Height63.8 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase111.3 in – 126.0 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 11.4 in
- Curb weight3,366 lb – 4,218 lb
- Width67.6 in – 68.6 in
- Ford Ranger width69.3 in – 71.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 3.3 in shorter (199.8 in vs 196.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 2.2 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.1 in taller (65.8 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Colorado has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Colorado is 475 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 3,317 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Colorado is 475 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 3,317 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 2.2 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Colorado has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 3.3 in shorter (199.8 in vs 196.5 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.1 in taller (65.8 in vs 67.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Colorado | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.8 in | 196.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 70.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 67.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 118.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 8.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,792 lb | 3,317 lb | 475 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 192.4 in – 207.1 in).
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