Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Ford Ranger
- Length205.6 in – 239.6 in
- Height73.5 in – 74.2 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in – 153.0 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight4,515 lb – 5,461 lb
- Width80.0 in
- Ford Ranger width77.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 11.8 in shorter (222.6 in vs 210.8 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.2 in narrower (80.0 in vs 77.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 2.8 in taller (73.8 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (136.0 in vs 126.8 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (136.0 in vs 126.8 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 11.8 in shorter (222.6 in vs 210.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 2.8 in taller (73.8 in vs 71.1 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.2 in narrower (80.0 in vs 77.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 11.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 222.6 in | 210.8 in | 11.8 in |
| Width | 80.0 in | 77.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 73.8 in | 71.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 136.0 in | 126.8 in | 9.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,988 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.6 in – 239.6 in).
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