Ford Ranger vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Chevrolet Traverse

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length189.4 in – 203.6 in
  • Height66.2 in – 67.7 in
  • Wheelbase111.5 in – 125.9 in
  • Curb weight3,028 lb – 3,606 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in – 71.3 in
  • Chevrolet Traverse width78.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Ranger is 8.5 in shorter (196.5 in vs 205.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Ranger is 8.1 in narrower (70.3 in vs 78.4 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 3.5 in taller (67.0 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 118.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 1,611 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,928 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 1,611 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,928 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Ranger is 8.1 in narrower (70.3 in vs 78.4 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 3.5 in taller (67.0 in vs 70.4 in)
  4. Length: Ford Ranger is 8.5 in shorter (196.5 in vs 205.0 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 118.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord RangerFord Ranger is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord RangerFord Ranger is narrower by 8.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord RangerBased on length × width (Ford Ranger)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord RangerChevrolet TraverseDifference
Length196.5 in205.0 in8.5 in
Width70.3 in78.4 in8.1 in
Height67.0 in70.4 in3.5 in
Wheelbase118.7 in118.9 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,317 lb4,928 lb1,611 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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