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Ford Ranger vs Mazda CX-5 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (292 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (37500 £ vs 30000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mazda CX-5?

Ford Ranger

Mazda CX-5

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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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.

Mazda CX-5 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 37500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7525 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Ranger manages with 3.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

CX-5

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 Ford Ranger has a convincingly edge – offering 292 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 151 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.50 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda CX-5 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 195 km/h, while the Ford Ranger tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Ranger pulls decisively stronger with 697 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 459 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1629 kg compared to 2082 kg. The difference is around 453 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Ford Ranger shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £37,500
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 292 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 13.8 L
  • Electric Range : 42 km
Ford Ranger
Mazda CX-5

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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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Mazda CX-5

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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The Mazda CX-5 blends elegant, athletic styling with a surprisingly engaging driving character, turning routine trips into small, satisfying adventures. Inside it feels thoughtfully built and comfortable, offering sensible practicality and a premium feel that punches above its price.

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Ford Ranger
Mazda CX-5

Costs and Consumption

Price
37500 - 71900 £
Price
30000 - 39500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 315 g/km
co2
157 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2082 - 2511 kg
Curb weight
1629 - 1671 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
583 L
Length
5370 - 5420 mm
Length
4690 mm
Width
1918 - 1968 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1868 - 1922 mm
Height
1695 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2019 L
Payload
676 - 1108 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 292 HP
Power HP
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
195 km/h
Torque
405 - 697 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 215 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3
Engine capacity
2488 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Ford Ranger?

The Ford Ranger is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.