Head-to-head
2025 Ford Ranger vs 2025 GMC Sierra
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 89 to 63.1, on fuel & range, performance, safety.
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2025 Ford Ranger
The 2025 Ford Ranger is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Ranger 2WD, is EPA-rated a…
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The 2025 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Sierr…
Verdict · default weights
2025 GMC Sierra
Clear winThe GMC Sierra wins clearly, 89 to 63.1, on fuel & range, performance, safety.
Fuel & range 2025 GMC Sierra leads by 60.4
Performance 2025 GMC Sierra leads by 15.6
Safety 2025 GMC Sierra leads by 5.2
| Category · weight | 2025 Ford Rangeroverall 63.1 | 2025 GMC Sierraoverall 89 | |||||||||||||||
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| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 39.6 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 70 | 75.2 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 84.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 63.1 | 89 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
Ford Ranger: base trim XL RWD · GMC Sierra: base trim Pro 2WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 GMC Sierra wins
- It is rated 64 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 40).
- It costs $1,700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,200 against $2,900).
Where the 2025 Ford Ranger answers
- It lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (44 against 133 filed with NHTSA).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
45 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford RangerXL RWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,300 cc | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 with Auto Start-Stop | 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 270 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 22 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.73:1 | 3.42 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Overall height | 73.9 in | 75.7 in |
| Overall length | 211 in | 211 in |
| Overall width | 86.7 in | 81.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 129 in | 127 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 43.5 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 98.3 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41 in | 43.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.7 in | 44.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 34.6 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,500 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,203 lbs | 4,410 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,050 lbs | 6,800 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,788 lbs | 2,260 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Short- and long-arm independent and tubular stabilizer bar | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Hotchkiss-type nonindependent live, leaf springs and outboard shock absorbers | Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted, rack-and-pinion | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 42.5 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 311 mm | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 308 mm | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 255/70R17 A/T BSW | P255/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18 gal | 28.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | FordPass Connect | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in | 66 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 56.7 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
71 features · differences first, then sharedSafety15 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Dynamic Brake Support) | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Airbags – Driver and Passenger Front | std | — |
| Lane-Keeping Aid | std | — |
| Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain Airbags | std | — |
| AdvanceTrac® Electronic Stability Control | std | — |
| Auto High-Beam Headlamps | std | — |
| Belt-Minder® (safety belt reminder) | std | — |
| Cruise Control (standard on Pro trim) | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) | std | — |
| Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm | std | — |
| Post-Collision Braking | std | — |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | — |
| Four-wheel disc with electro-hydraulic power assist and ABS | std | std |
Infotainment9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| FordPass Connect™ – Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle | std | — |
| 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot connects up to 10 devices | std | — |
| 10" Display in Center Stack (SYNC® 4A) | std | — |
| 911 Assist® | std | — |
| AM/FM stereo and Six (6) Speakers | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| FordPass Connect™ (4G) – 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot connects up to 10 devices | std | — |
| SYNC® 4A – Enhanced Voice Recognition Communications and Entertainment System | std | — |
| USB Ports – A & C | std | — |
Convenience3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 120V/400W In-Cab and In-Bed Power Outlets and LED Bed Lighting | opt | — |
| Powerpoint 12V | std | — |
| Remote Keyless-Entry w/Remote Tailgate Lock | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Air Conditioning, Single Zone | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-Way Manual Adjustable Driver Seat including Lumbar | std | — |
| Cloth Bench Seat (Rear) | std | — |
| Cloth Bucket Seats | std | — |
| Seat, Rear – Armrest | std | — |
Interior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 8" Digital Instrument Cluster | std | — |
| Black Vinyl Floor Covering | std | — |
| Extended Service Interval Monitor | std | — |
| Flow-through Console with Shifter | std | — |
| Rear Seat Under Seat Storage | std | — |
| Day/Night Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| Steering Wheel – Manual Tilt/Telescoping | std | — |
| Carpet Floor Covering with Carpet Floor Mats | opt | — |
| Visor – Driver & Passenger | std | — |
| Carpet Floor Covering | opt | — |
Exterior9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) – Configurable | std | — |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel-Filler | std | — |
| Fixed Rear Window w/ Privacy Glass | std | — |
| Fog Lamps – Halogen (incl. with STX Appearance Package) | opt | — |
| Fully Boxed Steel Frame | std | — |
| LED Reflector Headlamps | opt | — |
| Spare Tire (Full Sized) | std | — |
| Tires – 255/70R17 All-Terrain (A/T) BSW | std | — |
| Wiper-Activated Headlamps | std | — |
Powertrain13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic transmission (3.0L, 5.3L and 6.2L) | — | std |
| 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology | std | — |
| 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management – 310 hp / 430 lb.-ft. torque | — | std |
| 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel – 305 hp / 495 lb.-ft. torque | — | opt |
| 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management – 355 hp / 383 lb.-ft. torque | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (2.7L) | — | std |
| Auto Start-Stop Technology | std | — |
| Electronic 10-Speed Automatic Transmission | std | — |
| Electronic Power-Assist Steering (EPAS) | std | — |
| Electronic-Locking Rear Differential | opt | — |
| Electronic-Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) – 4x4 only | std | — |
| Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, ECO, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery | std | — |
| Two-speed transfer case or Autotrac automatic transfer case with 4WD (depending on model) | — | opt |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | — | std |
| Independent coil-over-shock front suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | — | std |
| Solid axle rear suspension with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | — | std |
| Vented front and rear Duralife™ brake rotors (13 x 1.18 in. front / 13.6 x 0.79 in. rear) | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer Tow Package (Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver) | opt | — |
| Selectable Drive Modes: Tow/Haul | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord Ranger
Safety Signal 40 F
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 13 · 2 critical · 2 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 44 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Power Train (17), Engine (12), Electrical System (10)
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V238000 · 140,201 vehicles · filed unfixed
- critical Suspension 25V310000 · 4,497 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 26V343000 · 1,536 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Seats 26V268000 · 179,698 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 26V122000 · 47,804 vehicles
- high Exterior Lighting 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
GMC Sierra
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 133 · 4 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Engine (62), Power Train (30), Electrical System (26)
Top recalls
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
- high Seats 25V015000 · 5 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford RangerXL RWD | GMC SierraPro 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 9 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Ranger 2WD | Sierra EV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 64 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,900 | $1,200 |
| EV range | — | 390 mi |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Ford Ranger or the 2025 GMC Sierra?
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 89 to 63.1, on fuel & range, performance, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 GMC Sierra scores 89 and the 2025 Ford Ranger 63.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Ford Ranger or the 2025 GMC Sierra?
2025 Ford Ranger: 4 NHTSA stars, grade F, 13 recalls (2 filed with no repair available). 2025 GMC Sierra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Ford Ranger and the 2025 GMC Sierra?
Where the 2025 GMC Sierra wins: it is rated 64 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 40), and costs $1,700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,200 against $2,900). Where the 2025 Ford Ranger answers: it lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 2 and has drawn fewer owner complaints (44 against 133 filed with NHTSA).