Head-to-head
2025 Ford Ranger vs 2025 Toyota Tundra
Too close to call: Ford Ranger 90.2 vs Toyota Tundra 90.2 with these weights. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on safety and performance.
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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 Toyota Tundra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tundra 2WD, i…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Ford Ranger
Toss-upToo close to call: Ford Ranger 90.2 vs Toyota Tundra 90.2 with these weights. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on safety and performance.
Tech & comfort 2025 Ford Ranger leads by 25.5
Safety 2025 Toyota Tundra leads by 14.3
Performance 2025 Toyota Tundra leads by 18.6
| Category · weight | 2025 Ford Rangeroverall 90.2 | 2025 Toyota Tundraoverall 90.2 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 95.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 70 | 84.3 | |||||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 100 | 98.1 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 81.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 74.5 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 90.2 | 90.2 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Ford Ranger: base trim XL RWD · Toyota Tundra: base trim SR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2. 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 Ford Ranger wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (45 against 142 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (25.5 points against 19 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 14.
Where the 2025 Toyota Tundra answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 83 against 40).
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
What they share
- 5 seats.
- A 3-year basic warranty.
- 36,000-mile basic coverage.
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
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford RangerXL RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $40,090 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,300 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 with Auto Start-Stop | 3.4-liter aluminum block V6 twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve Dual VVT-i |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 270 hp | 348 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 405 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 24 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.73:1 | 3.31 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 9.3 in |
| Overall height | 73.9 in | 78 in |
| Overall length | 211 in | 234 in |
| Overall width | 86.7 in | 80.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 129 in | 146 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 43.5 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 98.3 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41 in | 41 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 34.6 in | 33.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 5,215 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,203 lbs | 5,095 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,050 lbs | 7,375 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,788 lbs | 1,940 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Short- and long-arm independent and tubular stabilizer bar | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Hotchkiss-type nonindependent live, leaf springs and outboard shock absorbers | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted, rack-and-pinion | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 42.5 ft | 48.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 311 mm | 353 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 308 mm | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 255/70R17 A/T BSW | P245/75R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18 gal | 22.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | FordPass Connect | Safety Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 120 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in | 65 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 56.7 in | 63.4 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
100 features · differences first, then sharedSafety21 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Trailer Sway Control (TSC) | — | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlamps | std | — |
| Backup camera with projected path | — | std |
| Belt-Minder® (safety belt reminder) | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks (and power window lockout control) | — | std |
| Drive-Start Control (DSC) | — | std |
| Driver and front (active) passenger headrests | — | std |
| Eight total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on all outboard second-row rear seats | — | std |
| Parking Support Brake (PKSB) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — | std |
| Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm | std | — |
| Post-Collision Braking | std | — |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System | std | — |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Traction Control [(TRAC)] | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes [Enhanced] Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| FordPass Connect™ – Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle | std | — |
| # of USB Ports (Front + Rear) | — | std |
| 10" Display in Center Stack (SYNC® 4A) | std | — |
| 8-in. Touchscreen Audio Multimedia with 6/9* Speaker Audio System | — | 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 | — |
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| SYNC® 4A – Enhanced Voice Recognition Communications and Entertainment System | std | — |
| USB Ports – A & C | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Connect | std | std |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System with Push Button Start; remote keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and tailgate release functions, and remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| 120V/400W In-Cab and In-Bed Power Outlets and LED Bed Lighting | opt | — |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | std |
| Powerpoint 12V | std | — |
| Remote Keyless-Entry w/Remote Tailgate Lock | std | — |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Air Conditioning, Single Zone | std | — |
| Rear seat center-console air vents (CrewMax models only) | — | std |
| Single zone automatic climate control with air filtration | — | std |
Seating4 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8-Way Manual Adjustable Driver Seat including Lumbar | std | — |
| 60/40 split, folding rear seat | — | std |
| Cloth Bench Seat (Rear) | std | — |
| Seat, Rear – Armrest | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats | std | std |
Interior15 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | — | std |
| Combination meter with analog gauges and 4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display (MID) with fuel economy, driver assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages | — | std |
| 8" Digital Instrument Cluster | std | — |
| Black Vinyl Floor Covering | std | — |
| Extended Service Interval Monitor | std | — |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, center storage bin, and illuminated front tray | — | std |
| Flow-through Console with Shifter | std | — |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | — | std |
| Polyurethane steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and driving assist controls | — | std |
| Rear Seat Under Seat Storage | std | — |
| Day/Night Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| Cab-mounted LED Cargo Light | — | std |
| Carpet Floor Covering with Carpet Floor Mats | opt | — |
| Visor – Driver & Passenger | std | — |
| Carpet Floor Covering | opt | — |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel | std | std |
Exterior17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic laminated windshield | — | std |
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) – Configurable | std | — |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel-Filler | std | — |
| Easy lower and lift tailgate | — | std |
| Engine and body undercovers | — | std |
| Fixed Rear Window w/ Privacy Glass | std | — |
| Fog Lamps – Halogen (incl. with STX Appearance Package) | opt | — |
| Fully Boxed Steel Frame | std | — |
| High-strength steel cab with aluminum hood and front door panels | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and manual leveling adjustment | — | std |
| LED Reflector Headlamps | opt | — |
| LED Taillights | — | std |
| Power heated sideview mirrors | — | std |
| Power horizontal rear window with defogger and privacy glass (Double cab models only) | — | std |
| Spare Tire (Full Sized) | std | — |
| Tires – 255/70R17 All-Terrain (A/T) BSW | std | — |
| Wiper-Activated Headlamps | std | — |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology | 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 | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| High-strength boxed-steel frame with hydraulic cab mounts | — | std |
Cargo6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerXL RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| TOW/HAUL Mode Select (TOW) with TOW/HAUL and TOW+ | std | — |
| 7-/4-pin trailer connector | — | opt |
| Aluminum-reinforced composite bed | — | std |
| Back panel rear seat storage compartments | — | std |
| Deck rail header | — | std |
| Rear under-seat storage box with removable and adjustable partitions | — | std |
| Towing hitch receiver | opt | opt |
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 · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 45 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Power Train (18), Engine (12), Electrical System (11)
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
- high Seats 26V268000 · 179,698 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 26V122000 · 47,804 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Toyota Tundra
Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 5
Owner complaints 142 · 5 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Engine (48), Power Train (37), Fuel/Propulsion System (26)
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V038000 · 161,268 vehicles
- moderate Exterior Lighting 25V322000 · 443,444 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V571000 · 135 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 25V657000 · 393,838 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford RangerXL RWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $40,090 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 9 trims | $40,090 – $80,725 33 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Ranger 2WD | Tundra 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,900 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Ford Ranger or the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
Too close to call: Ford Ranger 90.2 vs Toyota Tundra 90.2 with these weights. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on safety and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Ford Ranger scores 90.2 and the 2025 Toyota Tundra 90.2. 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 Toyota Tundra?
2025 Ford Ranger: 4 NHTSA stars, grade F, 13 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 Toyota Tundra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 5 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 Toyota Tundra?
Where the 2025 Ford Ranger wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (45 against 142 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (25.5 points against 19 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 14. Where the 2025 Toyota Tundra answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 83 against 40) and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. What they share: 5 seats, a 3-year basic warranty, and 36,000-mile basic coverage.