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Ford Ranger vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or VW Passat?

Ford Ranger vs VW Passat: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • marginally more power
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VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

VW Passat is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,977 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers substantially more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 93 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Passat

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 marginally more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers considerably more torque with 697 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 297 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 Passat is substantially lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 832 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries considerably more – 989 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 412 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 135 km
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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 Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:12:12

That's just a Passat. Too expensive in my opinion, but it's up to each person to decide whether to throw their money into VW's maw. The car itself is somehow a legend.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Ford Ranger have?

The Ford Ranger is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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