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2020 Ford Ranger 2WD vs 2020 RAM 1500 2WD

The 2020 RAM 1500 2WD uses less fuel: 9.1 against 10.2 l/100km, about 11% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2020 Ford Ranger 2WD costs about $2,722 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year, because the 2020 RAM 1500 2WD requires premium fuel. The 2020 Ford Ranger 2WD has fewer NHTSA recalls (7 against 14). The 2020 RAM 1500 2WD has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2020 Ford Ranger 2WD leads on 3 of 5 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2020 Ford Ranger 2WD10.2 l/100km
2020 RAM 1500 2WD9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2020 Ford Ranger 2WD240.5 g/km
2020 RAM 1500 2WD242.3 g/km
Kerb weight
2020 Ford Ranger 2WD2,014 kg
2020 RAM 1500 2WD2,308 kg
NHTSA recalls
2020 Ford Ranger 2WD7
2020 RAM 1500 2WD14
Owner complaints
2020 Ford Ranger 2WD127
2020 RAM 1500 2WD628
NCAP overall rating
2020 Ford Ranger 2WD4
2020 RAM 1500 2WD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2020 Ford Ranger 2WD2020 RAM 1500 2WD
CO2240.5 g/km242.3 g/km
Combined10.2 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints127628
NCAP overall45
Recall campaigns714
Cylinders46
Displacement2,300 cc5,700 cc
DriveRear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70L3ULEV125
Extra-urban9.1 l/100km7.3 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineDiesel
Gears108
Gross weight2,744.2 kg3,220.5 kg
Height1,810 mm1,970 mm
Kerb weight2,014 kg2,308 kg
Length5,360 mm5,820 mm
TransmissionAutomatic (S10)Automatic 8-spd
Urban11.2 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase3,220 mm3,570 mm
Width1,860 mm2,020 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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