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
2016–2020
Roush Performance F150
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 10 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Ford Ranger | Roush Performance F150 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 23 mpg ✓ | 13 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 21 mpg ✓ | 12 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 26 mpg ✓ | 16 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,650 ✓ | $5,850 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 380 g/mi ✓ | 641 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start, SIDI; with Stop-start | 5.0 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S10) | Automatic (S10), Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrains | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2019–2026 | 2016–2020 |
| Configurations on record | 32 | 10 |
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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