Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Ford Ranger
- Length222.4 in
- Height76.8 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Ground clearance10.5 in
- Curb weight5,846 lb – 6,024 lb
- Width79.1 in
- Ford Ranger width69.3 in – 71.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 25.9 in shorter (222.4 in vs 196.5 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 8.8 in narrower (79.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 9.8 in taller (76.8 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 118.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has 1.8 in more ground clearance (10.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 2,618 lb heavier (5,935 lb vs 3,317 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 2,618 lb heavier (5,935 lb vs 3,317 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has 1.8 in more ground clearance (10.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 9.8 in taller (76.8 in vs 67.0 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 25.9 in shorter (222.4 in vs 196.5 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 8.8 in narrower (79.1 in vs 70.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 25.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 8.8 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Suburban 1500 — Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 222.4 in | 196.5 in | 25.9 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 70.3 in | 8.8 in |
| Height | 76.8 in | 67.0 in | 9.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 118.7 in | 11.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in | 8.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 5,935 lb | 3,317 lb | 2,618 lb |
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