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Ford Ranger vs Subaru Forester - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (292 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (37500 £ vs 34700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Subaru Forester?

Ford Ranger

Subaru Forester

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Subaru Forester has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34700 £, while the Ford Ranger costs 37500 £. That’s a price difference of around 2820 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Ranger manages with 3.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.10 L. The difference is about 5 L per 100 km.

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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 Ford Ranger has a decisively edge – offering 292 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.20 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Ranger performs minimal better – reaching 190 km/h, while the Subaru Forester tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Ranger pulls clearly stronger with 697 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 515 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Subaru Forester is distinct lighter – 1693 kg compared to 2082 kg. The difference is around 389 kg.

When it comes to payload, Ford Ranger decisively takes the win – 1108 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 616 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Ranger proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Ranger is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,500
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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
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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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Subaru Forester

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The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37500 - 71900 £
Price
34700 - 42200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L
Consumption L/100km
8.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 315 g/km
co2
183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 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
1693 - 1739 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
5370 - 5420 mm
Length
4670 mm
Width
1918 - 1968 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1868 - 1922 mm
Height
1730 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1679 - 1731 L
Payload
676 - 1108 kg
Payload
446 - 492 kg

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
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 292 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.20 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
405 - 697 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 215 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 cm3

General
Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Subaru

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What drive types are available for the Ford Ranger?

The Ford Ranger is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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