Ford Ranger vs. Toyota Land Cruiser
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Ranger and Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser.
In comparing the Ford Ranger's and the Toyota Land Cruiser's specifications and ratings, the Ford Ranger has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Toyota Land Cruiser has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Ford Ranger and Toyota Land Cruiser have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford Ranger's and the Toyota Land Cruiser's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ford Ranger ranges from $33,363 to $59,999 while a used 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser is priced between $55,490 to $74,194. For a new model, the Ford Ranger's price is between $34,425 and $59,705, with the Toyota Land Cruiser priced between $57,900 and $73,819.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Ranger loses 34.9 percent of its value and the Toyota Land Cruiser loses 40 percent of its value. This means the Ford Ranger retains 5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Land Cruiser.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Ranger is 7.9 out of 10 while the Toyota Land Cruiser's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Ford Ranger being ranked 4 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the Toyota Land Cruiser being ranked 2 out of 3 Best Hybrid Large SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Ranger is 8.0 out of 10. For the Toyota Land Cruiser the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Land Cruiser a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Ranger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Ranger’s base engine makes 270 horsepower, and the Toyota Land Cruiser base engine makes 326 horsepower. The Ranger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 489 miles. The Land Cruiser is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles.This gives the Toyota Land Cruiser the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Ranger the advantage in maximum range. The Ranger uses regular unleaded, and the Land Cruiser uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Ranger and the Toyota Land Cruiser have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
34425 - 59705
Starting MSRP:
33330
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
35074
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
31590 - 40150
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
57900 - 73819
Starting MSRP:
56700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
54405
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
44090 - 62425
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
44420
Price Range:
33363 - 59999
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
43288
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
37741 - 49219
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
64535
Price Range:
55490 - 74194
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
64108
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
46607 - 81181
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
11779
Depreciation %:
0.35339209
Resale Value $:
21551
Residual Value %:
0.64660791
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.33159181
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.26729184 - 0.42710395
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
22786
Depreciation %:
0.4018675
Resale Value $:
33914
Residual Value %:
0.5981325
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
0.40442795
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
0.4018675 - 0.4069884
Ford Ranger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Toyota Land Cruiser Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Ranger
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.249
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Land Cruiser
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.484999492222936
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.4 - 9.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5648035871480572
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
2.6 - 2.6
Ford Ranger Rankings
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5 out of / 7Toyota Land Cruiser Rankings
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36 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
59.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Ford Ranger Trim Levels
Lariat, Raptor, XL, XLT
Toyota Land Cruiser Trim Levels
1958, Base
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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
3 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:
3 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):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1840 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
326 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 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):
395 / 489 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 25 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
394 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
33.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
33 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
26.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Cargo Space:
37.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4210 lbs
Width:
86.7 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
210.6 inches
Wheelbase:
128.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5360 lbs
Width:
82.5 inches
Height:
75.7 inches
Length:
196.4 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/70R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Velocity Blue
Brown
Desert Sand
Gray
Carbonized Gray / Marsh Gray
Red
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
White
Oxford White
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Ice Cap
Silver
Meteor Shower
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Black
Black
