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Ford Ranger vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Vauxhall Frontera?

Ford Ranger vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly 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.

Vauxhall Frontera is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,705 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Frontera offers substantially more range – reaching up to 408 km, about 366 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Frontera

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers substantially more torque with 697 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 467 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: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is clearly lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,011 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 419 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Frontera shows a few small advantages 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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Frontera

Vauxhall Frontera

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 308 - 408 km
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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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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera is a rugged, no-nonsense SUV that balances off-road capability with comfortable everyday driving. It offers straightforward mechanics and a practical cabin, making it a sensible choice for buyers who value durability over flash.

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
308 - 408 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Ford Ranger have?

The Ford Ranger is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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