Ford Ranger vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Length210.8 in
- Height70.7 in – 71.5 in
- Wheelbase126.8 in
- Width77.8 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 width81.1 in – 81.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 15.9 in shorter (210.8 in vs 226.7 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 3.4 in narrower (77.8 in vs 81.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 6.0 in taller (71.1 in vs 77.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 15.0 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 141.8 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 15.0 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 141.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 6.0 in taller (71.1 in vs 77.1 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 15.9 in shorter (210.8 in vs 226.7 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 3.4 in narrower (77.8 in vs 81.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 15.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 210.8 in | 226.7 in | 15.9 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 81.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 71.1 in | 77.1 in | 6.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.8 in | 141.8 in | 15.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | — | 5,010 lb | — |
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