Ford Ranger vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Length210.8 in
- Height70.7 in – 71.5 in
- Wheelbase126.8 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight3,922 lb – 4,441 lb
- Width77.8 in
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 width81.1 in – 81.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 24.5 in shorter (210.8 in vs 235.3 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 3.4 in narrower (77.8 in vs 81.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.9 in taller (71.1 in vs 77.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 21.5 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 148.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 9.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 699 lb heavier (4,182 lb vs 4,880 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 21.5 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 148.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 699 lb heavier (4,182 lb vs 4,880 lb)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 24.5 in shorter (210.8 in vs 235.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5.9 in taller (71.1 in vs 77.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 9.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 24.5 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
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 1500 — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 210.8 in | 235.3 in | 24.5 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 81.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 71.1 in | 77.0 in | 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.8 in | 148.3 in | 21.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 9.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,182 lb | 4,880 lb | 699 lb |
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