Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Tahoe · Ford Ranger

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length198.8 in
  • Height74.8 in – 76.7 in
  • Wheelbase116.0 in
  • Curb weight5,037 lb – 5,262 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.8 in
  • Ford Ranger width69.4 in – 70.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Ranger is 3.2 in shorter (198.8 in vs 195.6 in)
  • Width: Ford Ranger is 9.0 in narrower (78.8 in vs 69.8 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 7.9 in taller (75.8 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 118.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1,833 lb heavier (5,150 lb vs 3,317 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1,833 lb heavier (5,150 lb vs 3,317 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Ranger is 9.0 in narrower (78.8 in vs 69.8 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 7.9 in taller (75.8 in vs 67.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 118.7 in)
  5. Length: Ford Ranger is 3.2 in shorter (198.8 in vs 195.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord RangerFord Ranger is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe · garage fit for Ford Ranger
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord RangerFord Ranger is narrower by 9.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord RangerBased on length × width (Ford Ranger)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet TahoeFord RangerDifference
Length198.8 in195.6 in3.2 in
Width78.8 in69.8 in9.0 in
Height75.8 in67.8 in7.9 in
Wheelbase116.0 in118.7 in2.7 in
Curb weight5,150 lb3,317 lb1,833 lb

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