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Ford Ranger vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or VW ID.5?

Ford Ranger vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Ford Ranger

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VW ID.5

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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.

VW ID.5 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,274 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 529 km more than the Ford Ranger.

ID.5

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 ID.5 offers only slightly more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers visibly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 152 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, VW ID.5 is somewhat lighter – 2,051 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 354 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries substantially more – 989 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 437 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
Ford Ranger
VW ID.5

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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 ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Ford Ranger
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 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
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
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