The Ford Ranger line-up features 4 engine options, each offering a different mix of grunt and potential fuel economy. Here’s how these powerplants compare…
In South Africa, the Ford Ranger is available with a choice of 4 engine options. Local Ford Ranger buyers can decide between turbopetrol and turbodiesel power, while both 4- and 6-cylinder options are on the table.
So, how do these powerplants compare? Well, below we’ll examine their respective peak outputs, available transmissions and, of course, Ford’s claimed fuel economy for each. This information should help you decide which motor is best suited to your requirements.
Ford Ranger Engines: Peak Outputs
The base engine in Ford’s Ranger portfolio is the 2.0 SiT unit. As the name suggests, this 4-cylinder diesel mill displaces 2.0 litres and features a single turbocharger. Peak power of 125 kW arrives at 3 500 rpm, while maximum torque of 405 Nm is on tap between 1 750- and 2 500 rpm.
| Engine | Power | Torque |
| 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel | 125 kW at 3 500 rpm | 405 Nm from 1 750- to 2 500 rpm |
| 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel | 154 kW at 3 750 rpm | 500 Nm from 1 750- to 2 000 rpm |
| 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel | 184 kW at 3 250 rpm | 600 Nm from 1 750- to 2 250 rpm |
| 3.0-litre V6 turbopetrol | 292 kW at 5 650 rpm | 583 Nm at 3 500 rpm |
The 2.0 SiT is the most prevalent mill in the range, accounting for 12 of the 23 derivatives at the time of writing. Next up is the 2.0 BiT oil-burning motor, which powers 8 variants. This engine gains a 2nd turbocharger, with its outputs climbing to 154 kW (at 3 750 rpm) and 500 Nm (from 1 750- to 2 000 rpm) as a result.
Prefer your turbodiesel with 6 cylinders? Well, the 3.0TD V6 generates a meatier 184 kW at 3 250 rpm and 600 Nm from 1 750- to 2 250 rpm, providing plenty of shove. Of course, the flagship Ranger Raptor has an engine all to itself in the form of the mighty 3.0T V6. This turbopetrol motor churns out a whopping 292 kW (at 5 650 rpm) and 583 Nm (at 3 500 rpm).
Which Engines are Available for Each Body Style?
In South Africa, the Ford Ranger single cab is available exclusively with the 2.0 SiT engine in conjunction with the XL trim level. The extended cab (or “Super Cab”, in Ford Speak) can be ordered with either the 2.0 SiT (XL and XLT) or the 2.0 BiT (XLT and Wildtrak).
As you might have guessed, all 4 engine options are included in the Dearborn-based firm’s extensive double-cab range. The 2.0 SiT can be bought in XL and XLT guise, while the 2.0 BiT is available in XLT, Wildtrak, Wildtrak X and Tremor form. Finally, the 3.0TD V6 is reserved for the Wildtrak and Platinum grades, with the 3.0T V6 exclusive to the Raptor.
Transmissions for Ford Ranger Engines
In Mzansi, only 3 Ranger derivatives – a single cab and 2 double cabs – are offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox, each in conjunction with the 2.0 SiT engine and XL grade. All other 2.0 SiT derivatives ship with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Meanwhile, the 2.0 BiT, 3.0TD V6 and 3.0T V6 all come standard with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Interestingly, while the lower-rung all-paw Ranger variants each feature a conventional part-time 4×4 system, the Tremor, Wildtrak X, Wildtrak V6, Platinum and Raptor all score a full-time 4WD arrangement.
Which Ranger Engine is Most Fuel Efficient?
So, to the final question: which Ranger engine offers the best fuel economy? Well, Ford’s claimed figures for the Ranger 2.0 SiT engine run from 7.1- to 7.7 L/100 km, depending on the transmission, driven wheels and body style.
Interestingly, the Ranger 2.0 BiT motor falls within a similar range, with the 4×2 configuration featuring a listed consumption of 7.2 L/100 km and the 4×4 and 4WD alternatives coming in at a claimed 7.5 L/100 km. The 3.0TD V6, meanwhile, does a claimed 8.4 L/ 100km. Finally, no prizes for guessing the Raptor is the least efficient of all, with the apex Ranger’s specification sheet showing a claim of 11.5 L/100 km…
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