Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Ford Ranger
- Length203.2 in – 246.6 in
- Height70.8 in – 73.9 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight4,142 lb – 5,112 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Ford Ranger width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 29.7 in shorter (224.9 in vs 195.2 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 9.1 in narrower (78.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 6.2 in taller (72.3 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 19.6 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,309 lb heavier (4,627 lb vs 3,318 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,309 lb heavier (4,627 lb vs 3,318 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 19.6 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 118.7 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 29.7 in shorter (224.9 in vs 195.2 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 9.1 in narrower (78.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 6.2 in taller (72.3 in vs 66.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 29.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 9.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 224.9 in | 195.2 in | 29.7 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 69.4 in | 9.1 in |
| Height | 72.3 in | 66.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 118.7 in | 19.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,627 lb | 3,318 lb | 1,309 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 203.2 in – 246.6 in).
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