2026 Ford Ranger vs 2026 Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra wins clearly, 90.7 to 79, on safety. The Ford Ranger is ahead on fuel & range.
2026 Ford Ranger
The 2026 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…
2026 Toyota Tundra
The 2026 Toyota Tundra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tundra Hybri…
2026 Toyota Tundra
Clear winThe Toyota Tundra wins clearly, 90.7 to 79, on safety. The Ford Ranger is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2026 Ford Rangeroverall 79 | 2026 Toyota Tundraoverall 90.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 95 |
| Safetyw 4 | 63.3 | 87.5 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 79 | 90.7 |
Ford Ranger: model-level data · Toyota Tundra: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord Ranger
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V238000 · 140,201 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V548000 · 10,001 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V343000 · 1,536 vehicles
- highSeats26V268000 · 179,698 vehicles
- highAir Bags25V541000 · 100,900 vehicles
- minorEquipment26V335000 · 268 vehicles
Toyota Tundra
Top recalls
- minorEquipment26V433000 · 1 vehicles
- minorEquipment26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford Ranger | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Ranger 2WD | Tundra Hybrid 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,700 | $2,850 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The Toyota Tundra wins clearly, 90.7 to 79, on safety. The Ford Ranger is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Tundra scores 90.7 and the 2026 Ford Ranger 79. 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 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
2026 Ford Ranger: 4 NHTSA stars, grade F, 7 recalls. 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.