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Audi A4 Avant vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Ford Ranger?

Audi A4 Avant vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Ford Ranger

  • significantly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A4 Avant is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,197 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Ranger

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 189 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers moderately more torque with 697 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 97 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is clearly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 810 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries considerably more – 989 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 424 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
Ford Ranger

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Audi A4 Avant
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
70 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
845 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
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