2026 Ford Ranger vs 2026 Toyota Tundra
Too close to call: Toyota Tundra 92.4 vs Ford Ranger 92.3 with these weights. The Ford Ranger is ahead on price and fuel & range. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.2 and it flips.
2026 Ford Ranger
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2026 Toyota Tundra
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2026 Toyota Tundra
Toss-upToo close to call: Toyota Tundra 92.4 vs Ford Ranger 92.3 with these weights. The Ford Ranger is ahead on price and fuel & range. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.2 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Ford Rangeroverall 92.3 | 2026 Toyota Tundraoverall 92.4 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 81.3 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 95.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 76 | 88.2 | |||||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 85.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 92.3 | 92.4 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Ford Ranger: base trim Ranger XL 4X2 · Toyota Tundra: base trim SR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.2 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Toyota Tundra wins
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 56).
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (21 points against 18 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2026 Ford Ranger answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 38 filed with NHTSA).
- It starts $7,710 lower ($33,550 against $41,260 base MSRP).
What they share
- 15 standard driver-assist features.
- 5 seats.
- A 3-year basic warranty.
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
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford RangerRanger XL 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $33,550 | $41,260 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,445 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.3L EcoBoost with Auto Start-Stop Technology | 3.4-liter aluminum block V6 twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve with Dual VVT-i |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 389 hp |
| Torque | — | 479 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 24 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.31 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 9.3 in |
| Overall height | — | 78 in |
| Overall length | — | 234 in |
| Overall width | — | 80.2 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 146 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 43.5 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 41 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 33.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 5,215 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 5,095 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 7,375 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,767 lbs | 1,940 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power-Assist Steering (EPAS) | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 24.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 353 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 255/70 R17 A/T | P245/75R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18 gal | 32.2 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Safety Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 120 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 65 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 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
104 features · differences first, then sharedSafety24 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerRanger XL 4X2 | 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 | — |
| Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger | std | — |
| Airbags - Safety Canopy® Side Curtains | std | — |
| Lane-Keeping System (Lane-Keeping Aid, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert System) | std | — |
| Belt-Minder® (Safety Belt Reminder) | std | — |
| Child Seat Tether Anchors | std | — |
| Child-Proof Rear-Door-Locks | 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 |
| Ford Co-Pilot360® Technology | opt | — |
| Front Parking Sensors | opt | — |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | — | 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 | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | opt | — |
| Star Safety System™ — includes [Enhanced] Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | — | 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 |
| Trail Control™ | opt | — |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System | std | — |
| Backup camera with projected path | std | std |
| Trailer Sway Control (TSC) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Automatic High Beams (AHB) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerRanger XL 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect — Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Connect | — | std |
| Safety Connect — Roadside Assistance | — | std |
| 10" Center Display | std | — |
| 12" Center Display | opt | — |
| 8-in. Touchscreen Audio Multimedia with 6/9* Speaker Audio System | — | std |
| 8" Cluster Display | std | — |
| 911 Assist® | std | — |
| AM/FM Stereo Radio with 6 Audio Speakers | std | — |
| AppLink® | std | — |
| Ford® App | std | — |
| SYNC® 4A with Enhanced Voice Recognition | std | — |
| USB Ports - A and C | std | — |
Convenience8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerRanger XL 4X2 | 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 |
| # of USB Ports (Front + Rear) | — | std |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | std |
| Pro Power Onboard™ – 400 W | opt | — |
| Remote Keyless Entry System | std | — |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerRanger XL 4X2 | 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 |
Seating3 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerRanger XL 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split, folding rear seat | — | std |
| Seats - Front - Cloth Bucket, 8-Way Manual Adjustable Driver/6-Way Manual Adjustable Passenger | std | — |
| Seats – Rear – Fold Flat Outboard Bench Seats with Armrest and Under Seat Storage | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats | std | std |
Interior8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerRanger XL 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | — | std |
| Black Vinyl Floor Covering | std | — |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, center storage bin, and illuminated front tray | — | std |
| Polyurethane steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and driving assist controls | — | std |
| Rearview Mirror, Day/Night | std | — |
| Cab-mounted LED Cargo Light | — | std |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | — | std |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel | std | std |
Exterior17 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerRanger XL 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 17" Black Painted Steel Wheels | std | — |
| 255/70 R17 A/T Tires | std | — |
| Acoustic laminated windshield | — | std |
| Easy lower and lift tailgate | — | std |
| Engine and body undercovers | — | std |
| Exhaust - Single - Rear | std | — |
| Fixed Rear Window with Privacy Glass | std | — |
| Fog Lamps - Halogen | std | — |
| Grille - Black with Black Center Bar and Surround (XL) | 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 | std | — |
| LED Taillights | — | std |
| Power heated sideview mirrors | — | std |
| Power horizontal rear window with defogger and privacy glass (Double cab models only) | — | std |
| STX Appearance Package | std | — |
| Tailgate - Power Locking | std | — |
| LED Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and manual leveling adjustment | std | std |
Powertrain8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerRanger XL 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology | std | — |
| 4x2 Drivetrain | std | — |
| 4x4 Drivetrain | opt | — |
| Electronic 10-Speed Automatic Transmission | std | — |
| Electronic-Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) (4x4 Only) | opt | — |
| Electronically controlled locking rear differential | opt | — |
| Fuel Tank - 18 Gallon | std | — |
| FX4® Off-Road Package | opt | — |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerRanger XL 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fully-Boxed, High-Strength Steel Frame | std | — |
| High-strength boxed-steel frame with hydraulic cab mounts | — | std |
| Springs, Rear - Leaf (XL/XLT/Lariat) | std | — |
Cargo8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Ford RangerRanger XL 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Towing hitch receiver | — | opt |
| TOW/HAUL Mode Select (TOW) with TOW/HAUL and TOW+ | opt | — |
| 7-/4-pin trailer connector | — | opt |
| Aluminum-reinforced composite bed | — | std |
| Back panel rear seat storage compartments | — | std |
| Deck rail header | — | std |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | opt | — |
| Rear under-seat storage box with removable and adjustable partitions | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord Ranger
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V238000 · 140,201 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Equipment 26V605000 · 11,405 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 26V548000 · 10,001 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 26V343000 · 1,536 vehicles
- high Seats 26V268000 · 179,698 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Toyota Tundra
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V433000 · 1 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford RangerRanger XL 4X2 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $33,550 (base trim) | $41,260 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $33,550 – $57,270 7 trims | $41,260 – $80,800 32 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Ranger 2WD | Tundra Hybrid 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 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
Too close to call: Toyota Tundra 92.4 vs Ford Ranger 92.3 with these weights. The Ford Ranger is ahead on price and fuel & range. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.2 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Tundra scores 92.4 and the 2026 Ford Ranger 92.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The 2026 Ford Ranger starts lower — $33,550 against $41,260, a gap of $7,710 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
2026 Ford Ranger: 4 NHTSA stars, grade F, 8 recalls (3 filed with no repair available). 2026 Toyota Tundra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 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 2026 Ford Ranger and the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
Where the 2026 Toyota Tundra wins: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 56), carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4, and lists more comfort and tech equipment (21 points against 18 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2026 Ford Ranger answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 38 filed with NHTSA) and starts $7,710 lower ($33,550 against $41,260 base MSRP). What they share: 15 standard driver-assist features, 5 seats, and a 3-year basic warranty.