Toyota Tacoma vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Toyota Tacoma · Ford Ranger
- Length178.7 in – 203.1 in
- Height62.5 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in – 121.9 in
- Curb weight2,750 lb – 3,705 lb
- Width66.5 in – 70.1 in
- Ford Ranger width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 4.3 in shorter (190.9 in vs 195.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 1.1 in narrower (68.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 0.6 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 91 lb heavier (3,228 lb vs 3,318 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 91 lb heavier (3,228 lb vs 3,318 lb)
- Length: Toyota Tacoma is 4.3 in shorter (190.9 in vs 195.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Tacoma is 1.1 in narrower (68.3 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 0.6 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Tacoma · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Tacoma — Based on length × width (Toyota Tacoma)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Tacoma | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.9 in | 195.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 69.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 66.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 118.7 in | 6.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,228 lb | 3,318 lb | 91 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 178.7 in – 203.1 in).
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