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Ford Ranger vs Lexus RX comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Lexus RX?

Ford Ranger vs Lexus RX: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
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Lexus RX

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  • markedly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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:

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

Ford Ranger is clearly cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,861 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Lexus RX with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Lexus RX offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 67 km, about 25 km more than the Ford Ranger.

RX

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 Lexus RX offers markedly more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers clearly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 146 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, Lexus RX is somewhat lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries noticeably more – 989 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 369 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is barely 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
Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Ford Ranger
Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
67 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
75 - 183 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
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
575 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lexus
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