Ford Ranger vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Toyota Tacoma
- 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
- Width69.3 in – 71.3 in
- Toyota Tacoma width72.2 in – 74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 9.4 in shorter (196.5 in vs 205.9 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 3.1 in narrower (70.3 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 1.1 in taller (67.0 in vs 68.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 125.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Tacoma is 403 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 3,720 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Tacoma is 403 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 3,720 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 125.1 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 9.4 in shorter (196.5 in vs 205.9 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 3.1 in narrower (70.3 in vs 73.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 9.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 3.1 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.5 in | 205.9 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 73.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 68.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 125.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 9.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 3,720 lb | 403 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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