Ford Ranger vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Length189.4 in – 203.6 in
- Height66.2 in – 67.7 in
- Wheelbase111.5 in – 125.9 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight3,028 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.3 in – 71.3 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 width79.9 in – 80.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 30.9 in shorter (196.5 in vs 227.4 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 9.7 in narrower (70.3 in vs 80.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 6.8 in taller (67.0 in vs 73.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 19.5 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 138.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 4.0 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 12.6 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,659 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,976 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 1,659 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,976 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 4.0 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 12.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 19.5 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 138.3 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 30.9 in shorter (196.5 in vs 227.4 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 9.7 in narrower (70.3 in vs 80.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 30.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 9.7 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 4.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.5 in | 227.4 in | 30.9 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 80.0 in | 9.7 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 73.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 138.3 in | 19.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 12.6 in | 4.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 4,976 lb | 1,659 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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