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Ford Ranger vs VW Taigo comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 19,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or VW Taigo?

Ford Ranger vs VW Taigo: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
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VW Taigo

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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely 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 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 Taigo is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,900 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,519 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Taigo

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 Ford Ranger offers clearly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Taigo is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers clearly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 447 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, VW Taigo is considerably lighter – 1,229 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,176 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 532 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is clearly superior overall 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 42 km
Ford Ranger
VW Taigo

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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 Taigo

The VW Taigo brings coupe-like flair to the compact crossover scene with sharp styling and an interior that punches above its price, feeling smarter than you’d expect. It’s an easygoing daily companion that balances comfort and practicality with a playful wink, perfect for city drivers who want something livelier than a regular hatchback.

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Ford Ranger
VW Taigo

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,757 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
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