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Ford Ranger vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs ), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Tesla Roadster?

Ford Ranger vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • considerably cheaper
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Tesla Roadster

  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Ford Ranger is considerably cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 135,846 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Roadster offers clearly more range – reaching up to 1,000 km, about 958 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Ranger offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Ranger

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 accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 697 Nm. That’s about 9,303 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Roadster is far ahead 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.

£184,285
Roadster

Tesla Roadster

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Electric Range : 1,000 km
Ford Ranger
Tesla Roadster

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Engine and Performance

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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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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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Ford Ranger
Tesla Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
1,000 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
Roadster
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
-
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
-

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
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power 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
Tesla
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