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Ford Ranger vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (292 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (37500 £ vs 33300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or VW Tiguan?

Ford Ranger

VW Tiguan

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Tiguan has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33300 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 37500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4225 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.10 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan performs clearly better – achieving up to 126 km, about 84 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Tiguan

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 has a minimal edge – offering 292 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs distinct better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Ford Ranger tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 52 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Ranger pulls clearly stronger with 697 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 297 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, VW Tiguan is noticeable lighter – 1599 kg compared to 2082 kg. The difference is around 483 kg.

When it comes to payload, Ford Ranger decisively takes the win – 1108 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 575 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is far ahead 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.

Ford Ranger
VW Tiguan

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Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km

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 Tiguan

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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Ford Ranger
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
37500 - 71900 £
Price
33300 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
70 - 315 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2082 - 2511 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
5370 - 5420 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1918 - 1968 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1868 - 1922 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
676 - 1108 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 292 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 242 km/h
Torque
405 - 697 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 215 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Ford Ranger?

The Ford Ranger is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.