Ford Ranger vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length187.5 in – 202.9 in
- Height64.8 in – 67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.6 in – 125.7 in
- Curb weight3,030 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 24.1 in shorter (195.2 in vs 219.3 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 9.4 in narrower (69.4 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 7.1 in taller (66.2 in vs 73.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,701 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 5,019 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1,701 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 5,019 lb)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 9.4 in narrower (69.4 in vs 78.8 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 24.1 in shorter (195.2 in vs 219.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 7.1 in taller (66.2 in vs 73.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 130.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 24.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 9.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.2 in | 219.3 in | 24.1 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 78.8 in | 9.4 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 73.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 130.0 in | 11.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,318 lb | 5,019 lb | 1,701 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.5 in – 202.9 in).
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