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Ford Ranger vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Nissan Ariya?

Ford Ranger vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • somewhat cheaper
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Nissan Ariya

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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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.

Ford Ranger is somewhat cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,409 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya offers substantially more range – reaching up to 417 km, about 375 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Ariya

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 Nissan Ariya offers clearly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 154 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers somewhat more torque with 697 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 97 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, Nissan Ariya is very slightly lighter – 2,277 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 626 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya 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.

£54,848
Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 417 km
Ford Ranger
Nissan Ariya

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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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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Ford Ranger
Nissan Ariya

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 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
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
363 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
320 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
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