Ford Ranger vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Chevrolet Colorado
- Length189.4 in – 203.6 in
- Height66.2 in – 67.7 in
- Wheelbase111.5 in – 125.9 in
- Curb weight3,028 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.4 in – 71.3 in
- Chevrolet Colorado width67.6 in – 68.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 3.3 in shorter (196.5 in vs 199.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 2.3 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 0.5 in taller (67.0 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Colorado is 392 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 3,709 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Colorado is 392 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 3,709 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 2.3 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.1 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 3.3 in shorter (196.5 in vs 199.8 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 0.5 in taller (67.0 in vs 66.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.5 in | 199.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 68.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 66.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 118.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 3,709 lb | 392 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.4 in – 203.6 in).
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