Ford Ranger vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Chevrolet Colorado
- Length188.5 in – 202.9 in
- Height66.2 in – 69.4 in
- Wheelbase111.6 in – 125.7 in
- Curb weight3,028 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.4 in – 70.3 in
- Chevrolet Colorado width67.6 in – 68.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 4.1 in shorter (195.7 in vs 199.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 1.8 in narrower (69.8 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.4 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Colorado is 335 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 3,652 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Colorado is 335 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 3,652 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 1.8 in narrower (69.8 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.4 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.4 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 4.1 in shorter (195.7 in vs 199.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 1.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.7 in | 199.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 66.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 118.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 3,652 lb | 335 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.5 in – 202.9 in).
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