Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Ford Ranger
- Length205.7 in – 249.0 in
- Height70.8 in – 75.0 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 157.5 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight4,211 lb – 5,284 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Ford Ranger width69.4 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 31.7 in shorter (227.3 in vs 195.7 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 8.7 in narrower (78.5 in vs 69.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.1 in taller (72.9 in vs 67.8 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 1,431 lb heavier (4,748 lb vs 3,317 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,431 lb heavier (4,748 lb vs 3,317 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 19.6 in longer wheelbase (138.3 in vs 118.7 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 31.7 in shorter (227.3 in vs 195.7 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 8.7 in narrower (78.5 in vs 69.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.1 in taller (72.9 in vs 67.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 31.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 8.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 227.3 in | 195.7 in | 31.7 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 69.8 in | 8.7 in |
| Height | 72.9 in | 67.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 138.3 in | 118.7 in | 19.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,748 lb | 3,317 lb | 1,431 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.7 in – 249.0 in).
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