Chevrolet Silverado vs Ford Ranger
The Chevrolet Silverado is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 70 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Ford Ranger, a 47 mpg advantage and costs about $1,550 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Chevrolet Silverado leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Chevrolet Silverado
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 300 configurations
2019–2026
Ford Ranger
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 32 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Chevrolet Silverado | Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 70 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 78 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 63 mpg ✓ | 26 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,100 ✓ | $2,650 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 383 g/mi | 380 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI, w/ Sport and Off Road Mode, 3.0, SIDI; FFV | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start, SIDI; with Stop-start |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1), Automatic 10-spd, Automatic 8-spd | Automatic (S10) |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity, Regular, Diesel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2019–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 300 | 32 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Silverado vs Ranger: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Chevrolet Silverado or the Ford Ranger?
The Chevrolet Silverado is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 70 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Ford Ranger, a 47 mpg advantage and costs about $1,550 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Silverado runs about $1,100 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,650 for the Ford Ranger — a difference of roughly $1,550 per year.
What engines do the Silverado and Ranger offer?
Chevrolet Silverado: SIDI, w/ Sport and Off Road Mode, 3.0, SIDI; FFV. Ford Ranger: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start, SIDI; with Stop-start.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Chevrolet Silverado and the Ford Ranger as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.
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