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Ford Ranger vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Hyundai Tucson?

Ford Ranger vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Ford Ranger

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Hyundai Tucson

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  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Tucson is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,542 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more range – reaching up to 70 km, about 28 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Tucson

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 Hyundai Tucson offers very slightly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers substantially more torque with 697 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 318 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is significantly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 863 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries considerably more – 989 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 444 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson is clearly superior overall 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.

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Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 km
Ford Ranger
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

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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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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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Ford Ranger
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hyundai
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