Diesel, electric, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1984–2026

Ford Ranger

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Ford Ranger. By the official figures, the 2025 uses 7.6 L/100km, about $2,445 a year in New Zealand.

Ford Ranger in white
Fuel use
7.6 L/100km
2025 official
A year's petrol
$2,445
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
1,058 km
80 L tank
Seats
5

What a Ranger costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$22.23 per 100 km$2,445
Australia$2.41/L petrol$18.25 per 100 km$2,026
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£21.22 per 100 miles£1,485
United States$4.35/gal petrol$13.99 per 100 miles$1,889

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the Ranger ranks

No. 2The most popular cars in New Zealand, 20259,737 first registered that year.No. 4The most fuel-efficient trucks and utes in New ZealandPickup trucks and utes ranked by their official fuel use, with US and UK mpg and what each costs to run a year.

US Ranger (2019) / PX3, 2019–2027

Specs for the 2023 Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel 4x4, 10-speed automatic (Australia); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
P703, fourth generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
5,370 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
1,886 mm
Wheelbase
3,270 mm
Ground clearance
234 mm
Turning circle
12.9 m
Kerb weight
2,176 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3,230 kg
Towing (braked)
3,500 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder twin-turbo diesel
Engine size
1,996 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Twin turbo
Power
154 kW
Torque
500 Nm
Gearbox
10-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.6 L/100km
CO₂
201 g/km
Fuel tank
80 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2022
Airbags
9

Ownership

Tyres
255/70 R17

PX (T6), 2012–2022

Specs for the 2022 Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab 4x4, 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel, 10-speed automatic (Australia); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
PX III (T6)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
5,370 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
1,884 mm
Wheelbase
3,270 mm
Ground clearance
234 mm
Kerb weight
2,207 kg
Towing (braked)
3,500 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder twin-turbo diesel
Engine size
1,996 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Twin turbo
Power
154 kW
Torque
500 Nm
Gearbox
10-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.6 L/100km
CO₂
201 g/km
Fuel tank
80 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2015

Ownership

Service every
15,000 km
Service every
12 months
Tyres
265/65 R17

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
No

US Ranger / PJ-PK, 1998–2011

Specs for the 3.0 TDCi XLT dual cab 4x4; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
PJ/PK
Built
2007-2011
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
4WD

Size and weight

Length
5,273 mm
Width
1,805 mm
Height
1,752 mm
Wheelbase
3,027 mm
Kerb weight
2,021 kg
Boot
1,059 L
Towing (braked)
3,000 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
2,986 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
110 kW
Torque
348 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.7 L/100km
Fuel tank
74.5 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2026Petrol11.5 L/100km25 mpg20 mpg—
2026Plug-in hybrid2.9 L/100km97 mpg81 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid2.9 L/100km97 mpg81 mpg—
2025Petrol11.5 L/100km25 mpg20 mpg—
2025Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2024Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2024Petrol11.5 L/100km25 mpg20 mpg—
2023Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2023Petrol11.5 L/100km25 mpg20 mpg—
2022Petrol11.5 L/100km25 mpg20 mpg—
2022Diesel7.7 L/100km37 mpg30 mpg—
2021Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2021Diesel7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2020Diesel8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2020Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2019Diesel8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2019Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2018Diesel8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2018Petrol8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2017Diesel8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2016Diesel8.7 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2015Diesel8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2015Petrol9.6 L/100km29 mpg25 mpg—
2014Diesel9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2014Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2013Diesel9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2012Petrol9.9 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2012Diesel9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2011Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2011Diesel9.3 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2010Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2010Diesel9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2009Diesel9.3 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2009Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2008Diesel9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2008Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2007Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2007Diesel8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2006Diesel8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—

Ford Ranger questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Ranger?

The 2025 Ford Ranger uses 7.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Ford Ranger cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $2,445 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Ford Ranger go on a full tank?

About 1,058 km from its 80 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Ford Ranger tow?

3,500 kg braked, for the 2023 Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel 4x4, 10-speed automatic (Australia).

How big is the Ford Ranger's boot?

1,059 L, for the 2023 Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel 4x4, 10-speed automatic (Australia).

Cars like the Ranger

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Isuzu

D-max

2010–2026

7.5 L/100km

Mitsubishi

Triton

2002–2026

7.6 L/100km

Mazda

BT-50

2006–2024

7.8 L/100km

Nissan

Navara

1986–2026

7.8 L/100km

Toyota

Hilux

1984–2026

7.2 L/100km

Volkswagen

Amarok

2011–2026

8.0 L/100km

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