Ford Ranger vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared

Q: What is the maximum horsepower of the Ford Ranger?

Up to 292 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Ranger according to the manufacturer?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 3.10 L.

Q: What is the battery capacity of the Ford Ranger?

The battery capacity is 11.80 kWh.

Q: What is the top speed of the Ford Ranger?

The Ford Ranger reaches up to 190 km/h.

Q: What are the dimensions of the Ford Ranger?

Length 5370 mm, width 1918 mm, height 1884 mm – those are the dimensions of the Ford Ranger.

Q: Is the VW Golf Variant offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Golf Variant is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

Q: How powerful is the VW Golf Variant's engine?

Up to 333 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the VW Golf Variant according to the manufacturer?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 4.30 L.

Q: How fast can the VW Golf Variant go?

The VW Golf Variant reaches up to 250 km/h.

Compare performance (292 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (37500 £ vs 26100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or VW Golf Variant?

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Ford Ranger

VW Golf Variant

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.

VW Golf Variant has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the Ford Ranger costs 37500 £. That’s a price difference of around 11387 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Ranger manages with 3.10 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.30 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

Golf Variant

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 VW Golf Variant has a a bit edge – offering 333 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 7.90 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Ford Ranger tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Ranger pulls noticeable stronger with 697 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 277 Nm difference.

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Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Golf Variant is decisively lighter – 1366 kg compared to 2082 kg. The difference is around 716 kg.

When it comes to payload, Ford Ranger convincingly takes the win – 1108 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 561 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Ford Ranger shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £37,500

Ford Ranger

Price : 37500 - 71900 £
Body Type : Pickup
Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 170 - 292 HP
Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 13.8 L
Electric Range : 42 km
Battery Capacity : 11.80 kWh
Seats : 2 - 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 7.9 - 12.1 s
Model Year : 2022 - 2025
Max Speed : 180 - 190 km/h
Torque : 405 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 6
Doors : 2 - 4
Model : Ranger
Modell : Ranger Doppelkabine 2.0 EcoBlue, Ranger Einzelkabine 2.0 EcoBlue, Ranger Extrakabine 2.0 EcoBlue, Ranger Doppelkabine 3.0 EcoBlue, Ranger Raptor 2.0 EcoBlue, Ranger Raptor 3.0 EcoBoost, Ranger Doppelkabine 2.3 EcoBoost PHEV
CO2 Efficiency Class : G, B
Trim Level : Limited 4x4, Limited 4x4 Automatik, Tremor e-4WD Automatik, Wildtrak e-4WD Automatik, XL 4x4, XLT 4x4, XLT 4x4 Automatik, Wildtrak X e-4WD Automatik, MS-RT e-4WD Automatik, Platinum e-4WD Automatik, e-4WD Automatik, XLT e-4WD Automatik, Stormtrak e-4WD Automatik
Power kW : 125 - 215 kW
co2 : 70 - 315 g/km
Engine capacity : 1996 - 2993 cm3
Curb weight : 2082 - 2511 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 80 L
Length : 5370 - 5420 mm
Width : 1918 - 1968 mm
Height : 1868 - 1922 mm
Brand : Ford
Payload : 676 - 1108 kg

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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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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Ford Ranger

VW Golf Variant

Costs and Consumption
Price 37500 - 71900 £	Price 26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 13.8 L	Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 42 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity 11.80 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 70 - 315 g/km	co2 114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 80 L	Fuel tank capacity 45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Pickup	Body Type Estate
Seats 2 - 5	Seats 5
Doors 2 - 4	Doors 5
Curb weight 2082 - 2511 kg	Curb weight 1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity -	Trunk capacity 611 L
Length 5370 - 5420 mm	Length 4631 - 4651 mm
Width 1918 - 1968 mm	Width 1789 mm
Height 1868 - 1922 mm	Height 1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity 1624 - 1642 L
Payload 676 - 1108 kg	Payload 489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission Manuel, Automatic	Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 170 - 292 HP	Power HP 116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.9 - 12.1 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed 180 - 190 km/h	Max Speed 202 - 250 km/h
Torque 405 - 697 Nm	Torque 220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 125 - 215 kW	Power kW 85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity 1996 - 2993 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 1984 cm3