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Renault Master Bus vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (36,600 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Bus or Ford Ranger?

Renault Master Bus vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

Renault Master Bus

  • noticeably cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Ford Ranger

  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Master Bus is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,600 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,852 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Master Bus with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

Ranger

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 visibly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

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

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.

Seats: Renault Master Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Master Bus is marginally lighter – 2,189 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 216 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Bus carries visibly more – 1,254 kg compared to 989 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger stands well ahead of its rival 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
Renault Master Bus
Ford Ranger

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Renault Master Bus

The Renault Master Bus is a no-nonsense people carrier that trades flash for practicality, offering generous space for passengers and luggage with a sensible, robust feel. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want comfort and reliability over glamour — think dependable transport with a dash of French charm and a wry smile.

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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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Renault Master Bus
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,600 - 43,200 £
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
227 - 280 g/km
co2
70 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
105 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,361 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,075 - 5,575 mm
Length
-
Width
2,070 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
2,290 - 2,486 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,840 - 4,840 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
939 - 1,254 kg
Payload
845 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
135 - 180 HP
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 400 Nm
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
99 - 132 kW
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
2,299 cm3
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Ford
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