Ford Ranger vs. Mazda B-Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series 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 Ford Ranger and the Mazda B-Series.
In comparing the Ford Ranger's and the Mazda B-Series's specifications and ratings, The Mazda B-Series has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Ranger's and the Mazda B-Series's specifications and ratings, the Mazda B-Series is a better car than the Ford Ranger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Ford Ranger and the Mazda B-Series makes 143 horsepower. Both the Ranger and the B-Series are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 520 and 429 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda B-Series has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford Ranger and the Mazda B-Series are available in Extended Cabor a Regular Cab configuration. The Ford Ranger offers bed lengths of 72.7 and 84.6 inches, and the Mazda B-Series offers a bed length of 71.8 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Ranger has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,835
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$18,873
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$15,170 - $28,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$16,060
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,870
Price Range:
$5,993 - $16,992
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$11,454
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$10,254 - $14,869
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
49
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
120,266
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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Ford Ranger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Mazda B-Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Ranger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda B-Series
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Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.4 - 13
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.6
Typical Category Recalls:
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Ford Ranger Rankings
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Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
72.7 inches, 84.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
71.8 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Ranger Trim Levels
FX4 Off-Road, Sport, XL, XLT
Mazda B-Series Trim Levels
B2300, B4000
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
143 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
154 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1160 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
143 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
154 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1600 lbs
Max Payload:
1200 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
420 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
347 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
52.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
52.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3028 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
66.2 inches
Length:
201.4 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2999 lbs
Width:
69.4 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
187.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/70R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/70R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Vista Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Gray
Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat Metallic
Red
Torch Red Clearcoat
Silver
Silver Clearcoat Metallic
White
Oxford White Clearcoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Dark Titanium/Black Clearcoat
Red
Redfire
Silver
Silver Metallic
White
Classic White/Black Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Flint
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Flint
