Toyota Tundra vs Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Toyota Tundra, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Ford Ranger leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Toyota Tundra
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 77 configurations
2019–2026
Ford Ranger
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 32 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Toyota Tundra | Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 22 mpg | 23 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 20 mpg | 21 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 24 mpg | 26 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,800 | $2,650 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 407 g/mi | 380 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco) | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start, SIDI; with Stop-start |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S10), Automatic (S6) | Automatic (S10) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Premium, Gasoline or E85 | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2019–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 77 | 32 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Tundra vs Ranger: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Toyota Tundra or the Ford Ranger?
The Ford Ranger is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Toyota Tundra, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $150 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 $2,800 for the Toyota Tundra — a difference of roughly $150 per year.
What engines do the Tundra and Ranger offer?
Toyota Tundra: SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco). 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 Toyota Tundra and the Ford Ranger as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.
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