Ford Ranger vs Toyota Tacoma (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,200
- Ranger: $1,200 cheaper, 2 mpg better.
- Tacoma: 2.2 in more rear legroom, 1.0 in more clearance.
- Each wins 2 of 6 measures.
| Measure | Ranger | Tacoma | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,895 | $30,095 | Ranger |
| Horsepower | 270 hp | N/A | N/A |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | Ranger |
| Rear legroom | 30.4 in | 32.6 in | Tacoma |
| Front legroom | 43.1 in | 42.9 in | About the same |
| Length | 210.8 in | 212.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 77.8 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,145 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Towing | 7,500 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 9.4 in | Tacoma |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Ranger XL SuperCab RWD $27,400 | Tacoma SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT RWD $28,600 | $1,200 |
| Tacoma SR I4 Access Cab RWD $28,600 | Ranger XL SuperCrew RWD $29,585 | $985 |
Cost to run
Ranger costs $2,154 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Ranger | Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,895 | $30,095 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $38,912 | $41,066 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Ranger wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Ranger | 4% |
| MPG | Ranger | 9% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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