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Ford Ranger vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Toyota Corolla?

Ford Ranger vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Toyota Corolla

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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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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.

Toyota Corolla is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,862 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Corolla

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 clearly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

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 terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is substantially lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 985 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 539 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 42 km
Ford Ranger
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Ford Ranger
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
-
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Ford
Brand
Toyota
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