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SsangYong Rexton vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Rexton or Ford Ranger?

SsangYong Rexton vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

SsangYong Rexton

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Ford Ranger

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Rexton

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.

SsangYong Rexton is somewhat cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,305 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

Ranger

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 markedly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers markedly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 256 Nm more.

Rexton

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: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Rexton is somewhat lighter – 2,145 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries markedly more – 989 kg compared to 770 kg. That’s a difference of about 219 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
SsangYong Rexton
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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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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SsangYong Rexton
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
214 - 216 g/km
co2
70 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,850 mm
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
1,825 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
655 - 770 kg
Payload
845 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
184 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
441 Nm
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
148 kW
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Ford
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