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Ford Ranger vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 81,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Land Rover Discovery?

Ford Ranger vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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Land Rover Discovery

  • a bit more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Ranger is considerably cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 81,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,561 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery offers a bit more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers marginally more torque with 700 Nm compared to 697 Nm. That’s about 3 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.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery is marginally lighter – 2,391 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 14 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries somewhat more – 989 kg compared to 803 kg. That’s a difference of about 186 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
Ford Ranger
Land Rover Discovery

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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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Ford Ranger
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
81,000 - 96,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
257 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Land Rover
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