Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Ford Ranger
- Length211.0 in – 242.4 in
- Height75.4 in – 78.7 in
- Wheelbase126.5 in – 157.0 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 11.2 in
- Curb weight4,400 lb – 5,620 lb
- Width81.1 in – 81.2 in
- Ford Ranger width77.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 15.9 in shorter (226.7 in vs 210.8 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 3.4 in narrower (81.2 in vs 77.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 6.0 in taller (77.1 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 15.0 in longer wheelbase (141.8 in vs 126.8 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 15.0 in longer wheelbase (141.8 in vs 126.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 6.0 in taller (77.1 in vs 71.1 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 15.9 in shorter (226.7 in vs 210.8 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 3.4 in narrower (81.2 in vs 77.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 15.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 226.7 in | 210.8 in | 15.9 in |
| Width | 81.2 in | 77.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 77.1 in | 71.1 in | 6.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 141.8 in | 126.8 in | 15.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,010 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 211.0 in – 242.4 in).
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