Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Ford Ranger
- Length219.3 in
- Height73.6 in – 75.4 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Curb weight5,269 lb – 5,505 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Ford Ranger width69.4 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 23.6 in shorter (219.3 in vs 195.7 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 9.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 69.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 6.7 in taller (74.5 in vs 67.8 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 2,070 lb heavier (5,387 lb vs 3,317 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 2,070 lb heavier (5,387 lb vs 3,317 lb)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 9.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 69.8 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 23.6 in shorter (219.3 in vs 195.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 6.7 in taller (74.5 in vs 67.8 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 23.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 9.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219.3 in | 195.7 in | 23.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 69.8 in | 9.1 in |
| Height | 74.5 in | 67.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 118.7 in | 11.3 in |
| Curb weight | 5,387 lb | 3,317 lb | 2,070 lb |
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