Ford Ranger vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Ford Expedition

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
  • Ground clearance8.4 in – 8.9 in
  • Curb weight3,028 lb – 3,606 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in – 71.3 in
  • Ford Expedition width78.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Ranger is 10.0 in shorter (196.5 in vs 206.5 in)
  • Width: Ford Ranger is 8.5 in narrower (70.3 in vs 78.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Expedition is 10.3 in taller (67.0 in vs 77.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 119.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 2,364 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 5,681 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 2,364 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 5,681 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Expedition is 10.3 in taller (67.0 in vs 77.2 in)
  3. Width: Ford Ranger is 8.5 in narrower (70.3 in vs 78.8 in)
  4. Length: Ford Ranger is 10.0 in shorter (196.5 in vs 206.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 119.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 10.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Ford Expedition
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 8.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord RangerFord ExpeditionDifference
Length196.5 in206.5 in10.0 in
Width70.3 in78.8 in8.5 in
Height67.0 in77.2 in10.3 in
Wheelbase118.7 in119.0 in0.3 in
Ground clearance8.7 in——
Curb weight3,317 lb5,681 lb2,364 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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