2020 Ford Ranger vs. 2020 Toyota Tacoma
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Ford Ranger and 2020 Toyota Tacoma contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Ford Ranger and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma.
In comparing the 2020 Ford Ranger's and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford Ranger has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2020 Toyota Tacoma has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Ford Ranger's and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Ranger ranges from $23,587 to $36,399 while a used 2020 Toyota Tacoma is priced between $23,994 to $40,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Ford Ranger loses 30.1 percent of its value and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma loses 22.4 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Toyota Tacoma retains 7.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Ford Ranger.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Ranger is 8.5 out of 10 while the Toyota Tacoma's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Ford Ranger being ranked 3 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the Toyota Tacoma being ranked 2 out of 7.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Ranger is 8.8 out of 10. For the Toyota Tacoma the reliability rating is 9.2 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Tacoma a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Ranger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Ford Ranger’s base engine makes 270 horsepower, and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma base engine makes 159 horsepower. The Ranger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. The Tacoma is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 485 miles.This gives the 2020 Ford Ranger the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2020 Ford Ranger and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. The 2020 Ford Ranger offers bed lengths of 61 and 72.8 inches, and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma offers bed lengths of 60.5 and 73.7 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Ford Ranger and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
Overview
While the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma do have some fundamental similarities (cab configurations, drivetrain options, burgeoning aftermarket, poor rear legroom, etc.), the two midsize pickups appeal to entirely different audiences. The Tacoma generally caters to outdoor and off-road enthusiasts, whereas the Ranger targets those who use their trucks for towing and work duty. They also take a different approach in the powertrain department; the Ranger only offers a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, whereas the Tacoma offers both 4- and 6-cylinder options. Keep in mind, however, Ford’s EcoBoost 4-cylinder is nearly as powerful as Toyota’s V6 and delivers much better fuel economy. A new Tacoma will cost about $1,500 more than a new Ranger, but the Toyota offers better build quality and resale values than the Ford. Though both trucks are showing their age, the Ranger’s interior is more functional than the Tacoma’s, and the Ford comes with more standard tech.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,410
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$26,885
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$21,300 - $33,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$26,885
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$21,300 - $33,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,994
Price Range:
$23,587 - $36,399
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$30,675
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$26,549 - $35,847
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
798
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60,131
# Good or Great Deals:
179
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,372
Price Range:
$23,994 - $40,990
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$30,675
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$26,549 - $35,847
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,023
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
68,545
# Good or Great Deals:
242
Ford Ranger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Ford Ranger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
9.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8.2 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Toyota Tacoma
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
9.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8.2 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
79.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1 - 21.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1 - 21.2
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7 out of / 7Summary Review
Ford discontinued its iconic Ranger small pickup truck in 2011 despite a large, loyal fanbase. It recovered from that mistake by introducing an all-new Ford Ranger in 2019. The old and new Ranger small truck have nothing at all in common, and most older Ranger used trucks are now "fully depreciated,” to say it kindly. We’ll focus our comments on the new Ranger.
Summary Review
Toyota’s Tacoma has been the sales leader in the midsize segment for decades. While other brands quit this market, Toyota continued to polish the gem that is the Tacoma pickup.
Pros and Cons
- Excellent fuel-efficient 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine standard
- Tremor off-road trim option
- Modern infotainment
- Class-leading payload capacity
- Mixed reliability scores
- Retained value hard to predict (too new)
Pros and Cons
- Wide range of trim levels and styles from affordable barebones to serious off-road
- Best in class retained value
- Strong track record of overall reliability
- Composite bed eliminates corrosion concerns
- Beware the recent few used years with transmission issues with some recent models
- Interior oddities like a low, flat seat
- Not as refined as most competitors, overdue for a full update
- Towing capability less than segment best
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
61 inches, 72.8 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
60.5 inches, 73.7 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Ford Ranger Trim Levels
Lariat, XL, XLT
2020 Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR V6, SR5, SR5 V6, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
270 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1860 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
159 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 3800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1685 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 485 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
89.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
24.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4145 lbs
Width:
85.8 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
210.8 inches
Wheelbase:
126.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3915 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
70.6 inches
Length:
212.3 inches
Wheelbase:
127.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P255/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Lightning Blue
Gold
Saber
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Race Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Beige
Quicksand
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Cement Gray
