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Ford Ranger vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Toyota Prius?

Ford Ranger vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • clearly more power
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Toyota Prius

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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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.

Toyota Prius is markedly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,019 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Prius offers considerably more range – reaching up to 86 km, about 44 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Prius

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger offers clearly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.9 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 Prius is considerably lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 785 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries substantially more – 989 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 614 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is decisively ahead 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 - 86 km
Ford Ranger
Toyota Prius

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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 Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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Ford Ranger
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 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
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin 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
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Toyota
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