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Ford Ranger vs Honda ZR-V comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Honda ZR-V?

Ford Ranger vs Honda ZR-V: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
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Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Honda ZR-V is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,382 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

ZR-V

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger offers markedly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 97 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda ZR-V is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers considerably more torque with 697 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 382 Nm more.

Ranger

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, Honda ZR-V is substantially lighter – 1,660 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 745 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries considerably more – 989 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 534 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is decisively ahead 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
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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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Honda ZR-V

The Honda ZR-V blends smart practicality with sharper styling than you might expect, giving buyers a calm, competent companion for daily life. Inside it's comfortable and cleverly laid out, easy to live with and never trying too hard to be exciting.

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Reviews Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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Frans
18 May 2026, 09:50:16

Lovely driving feel, quiet, fast, solid and reliable.

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Denes Molnar
17 May 2026, 19:58:46

Enjoy to drive, long driving range, good fluel consumption.

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Pan
5 Oct 2025, 11:26:07

HONDA ZRV — snappy, fast, perfect in every way, whisper-quiet, maximum comfort, extraordinary quality and price. For me: 5 stars.

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Ford Ranger
Honda ZR-V

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
130 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
440 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Honda
What drivetrain options does the Ford Ranger have?

The Ford Ranger is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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