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Ford Ranger vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Volvo XC60?

Ford Ranger vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • clearly cheaper
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Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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 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.

Ford Ranger is clearly cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,838 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo XC60 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 79 km, about 37 km more than the Ford Ranger.

XC60

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 Volvo XC60 offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers marginally more torque with 697 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 28 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC60 is a bit lighter – 2,150 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 479 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 79 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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Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian elegance with a strong focus on occupant safety, delivering a calm, composed ride and a well-crafted, user-friendly cabin. It’s a practical yet premium compact SUV that balances comfort with confident road manners, ideal for buyers who value refinement and everyday usability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
59 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
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Ford Ranger have?

The Ford Ranger is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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