Ford Ranger vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Length188.5 in – 202.7 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 Silverado 1500 width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 31.8 in shorter (195.6 in vs 227.3 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 8.7 in narrower (69.8 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.1 in taller (67.8 in vs 72.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 19.6 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 138.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,445 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,762 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,445 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,762 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 19.6 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 138.3 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 31.8 in shorter (195.6 in vs 227.3 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 8.7 in narrower (69.8 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.1 in taller (67.8 in vs 72.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 31.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 8.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.6 in | 227.3 in | 31.8 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 78.5 in | 8.7 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 72.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 138.3 in | 19.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 4,762 lb | 1,445 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.5 in – 202.7 in).
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