Toyota Tacoma 2015 vs Ford Ranger 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Tacoma) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Ranger) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 278 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Toyota Tacoma engine produces 78 HP more power than Ford Ranger, but torque is 110 NM less than Ford Ranger. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 8.7 | |
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The Ford Ranger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Tacoma consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Ranger, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Tacoma could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 79 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Ford Ranger gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 239 mm (9.4 inches) | 237 mm (9.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.39 m | 5.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Tacoma is 3 cm longer than the Ford Ranger, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Tacoma is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`540 kg | 3`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`032 kg | 1`969 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 508 kg | 1`231 kg | |
| Toyota Tacoma load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is more than two times less than Ford Ranger. Therefore, Ford Ranger is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | 29 800 | |
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