Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Ford Ranger
- Length219.3 in
- Height73.6 in – 75.4 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Curb weight4,947 lb – 5,219 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Ford Ranger width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 24.1 in shorter (219.3 in vs 195.2 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 9.5 in narrower (78.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 8.3 in taller (74.5 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,765 lb heavier (5,083 lb vs 3,318 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,765 lb heavier (5,083 lb vs 3,318 lb)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 9.5 in narrower (78.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 8.3 in taller (74.5 in vs 66.2 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 24.1 in shorter (219.3 in vs 195.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 118.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 24.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 9.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219.3 in | 195.2 in | 24.1 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 69.4 in | 9.5 in |
| Height | 74.5 in | 66.2 in | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 118.7 in | 11.3 in |
| Curb weight | 5,083 lb | 3,318 lb | 1,765 lb |
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