Ford Ranger vs Roush Performance F150

The Ford Ranger is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 13 mpg for the Roush Performance F150, a 10 mpg advantage and costs about $3,200 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Ford Ranger leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2019–2026

Ford Ranger

Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 32 configurations

23mpg combined (best)
All Ford Ranger specs

2016–2020

Roush Performance F150

Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 10 configurations

13mpg combined (best)
All Roush Performance F150 specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricFord RangerRoush Performance F150
Best combined MPG23 mpg13 mpg
Best city MPG21 mpg12 mpg
Best highway MPG26 mpg16 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,650$5,850
Lowest CO2 output380 g/mi641 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start, SIDI; with Stop-start5.0
TransmissionsAutomatic (S10)Automatic (S10), Automatic (S6)
DrivetrainsPart-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesRegularPremium
EPA classStandard Pickup Trucks 4WDStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Years covered2019–20262016–2020
Configurations on record3210

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Ranger vs F150: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Ford Ranger or the Roush Performance F150?

The Ford Ranger is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 13 mpg for the Roush Performance F150, a 10 mpg advantage and costs about $3,200 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Ford Ranger runs about $2,650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $5,850 for the Roush Performance F150 — a difference of roughly $3,200 per year.

What engines do the Ranger and F150 offer?

Ford Ranger: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start, SIDI; with Stop-start. Roush Performance F150: 5.0.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Ford Ranger and the Roush Performance F150 as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.

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