Chevrolet Colorado vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Colorado · Ford Ranger
- Length212.4 in – 224.9 in
- Height70.3 in – 72.2 in
- Wheelbase128.3 in – 140.5 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight3,935 lb – 4,716 lb
- Width74.3 in – 76.7 in
- Ford Ranger width85.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 7.8 in shorter (218.7 in vs 210.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 10.3 in narrower (75.5 in vs 85.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Colorado is 0.2 in taller (71.3 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Colorado has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (134.4 in vs 126.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Ranger has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Colorado is 33 lb heavier (4,326 lb vs 4,293 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 10.3 in narrower (75.5 in vs 85.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Colorado has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (134.4 in vs 126.8 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 7.8 in shorter (218.7 in vs 210.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Ranger has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Colorado is 33 lb heavier (4,326 lb vs 4,293 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 10.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Ranger — Ford Ranger has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Colorado | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.7 in | 210.8 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 75.5 in | 85.8 in | 10.3 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 71.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 134.4 in | 126.8 in | 7.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 8.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,326 lb | 4,293 lb | 33 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 212.4 in – 224.9 in).
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