Toyota Tacoma vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Toyota Tacoma · Ford Ranger
- Length190.4 in – 221.3 in
- Height65.8 in – 70.3 in
- Wheelbase109.6 in – 140.6 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 4,190 lb
- Width72.2 in – 74.6 in
- Ford Ranger width69.3 in – 71.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 9.4 in shorter (205.9 in vs 196.5 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 3.1 in narrower (73.4 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 1.1 in taller (68.0 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (125.1 in vs 118.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.3 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Tacoma is 403 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 3,317 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Tacoma is 403 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 3,317 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (125.1 in vs 118.7 in)
- Length: Ford Ranger is 9.4 in shorter (205.9 in vs 196.5 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 3.1 in narrower (73.4 in vs 70.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.3 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Tacoma · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- 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 | Toyota Tacoma | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.9 in | 196.5 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 70.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 68.0 in | 67.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 125.1 in | 118.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 8.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,720 lb | 3,317 lb | 403 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 190.4 in – 221.3 in).
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