Ford Ranger vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length188.5 in – 202.9 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 Suburban 1500 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 23.6 in shorter (195.7 in vs 219.3 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 9.1 in narrower (69.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 6.7 in taller (67.8 in vs 74.5 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 2,070 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 5,387 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 2,070 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 5,387 lb)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 9.1 in narrower (69.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 23.6 in shorter (195.7 in vs 219.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 6.7 in taller (67.8 in vs 74.5 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 23.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 9.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.7 in | 219.3 in | 23.6 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 78.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 74.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 130.0 in | 11.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 5,387 lb | 2,070 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.5 in – 202.9 in).
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