Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Ford Ranger
- Length229.5 in – 241.2 in
- Height75.4 in – 78.5 in
- Wheelbase139.6 in – 157.0 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 10.9 in
- Curb weight4,257 lb – 5,155 lb
- Width81.1 in – 81.2 in
- Ford Ranger width85.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 24.5 in shorter (235.3 in vs 210.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 4.6 in narrower (81.2 in vs 85.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.9 in taller (77.0 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 21.5 in longer wheelbase (148.3 in vs 126.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 413 lb heavier (4,706 lb vs 4,293 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 21.5 in longer wheelbase (148.3 in vs 126.8 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 24.5 in shorter (235.3 in vs 210.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 413 lb heavier (4,706 lb vs 4,293 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.9 in taller (77.0 in vs 71.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 24.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is narrower by 4.6 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 235.3 in | 210.8 in | 24.5 in |
| Width | 81.2 in | 85.8 in | 4.6 in |
| Height | 77.0 in | 71.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 148.3 in | 126.8 in | 21.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 8.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,706 lb | 4,293 lb | 413 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 229.5 in – 241.2 in).
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