Nissan Navara Single Cab vs Ford Ranger Raptor

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Nissan Navara Single Cab in South Africa

Nissan Navara Single Cab

2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT Diesel Current
ZAR 592,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 403 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
VS
Ford Ranger Raptor in South Africa

Ford Ranger Raptor

Raptor 3.0T V6 10AT 4x4 Petrol 10-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,299,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 292 kW 🔧 583 Nm ⛽ 8.7 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Ranger Raptor
Fuel Economy Navara Single Cab
🛡 Safety Ranger Raptor
📦 Practicality Ranger Raptor
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Navara Single Cab starts ZAR 865,500 cheaper Navara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500 · Ranger Raptor from ZAR 1,299,000

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Navara Single Cab Ranger Raptor
Maximum Power 120 kW @ 3600 rpm 292 kW
Maximum Torque 403 Nm @ 2000 rpm 583 Nm
Engine Size 2488 cc 2993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13.2 km/l 8.7 km/l
Ground Clearance 208 mm 272 mm
Boot / Load Bay - -
Airbags Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags 7
Kerb Weight 1803 kg 2432 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Warranty 6 years / 150,000 km 4 years / 120 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Ranger Raptor has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Navara Single Cab remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Ranger Raptor +31 pts
Efficiency Navara Single Cab +16 pts
Safety Ranger Raptor +4 pts
Practicality Ranger Raptor +4 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Navara Single Cab

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader

Ranger Raptor

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Navara Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Ranger Raptor

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Navara Single Cab Ranger Raptor
Model Introduced Year 1997 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials Current South African Ranger Raptor listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Single Cab Double Cab Pickup
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name Pickup
Color Note White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: Raptor 3.0T V6 10AT 4x4
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Single-cab bakkie Performance Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 1803 kg 2432 kg
Vehicle Type Single Cab Pickup
Spec Navara Single Cab Ranger Raptor
Length 5235 mm 5381 mm
Width 1790 mm 2028 mm
Height 1760 mm 1922 mm
Wheelbase 3150 mm 3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 208 mm 272 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 80 l
Kerb Weight 1803 kg 2432 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3010 kg 3160 kg
Payload Capacity 1119 kg 728 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.4 m -

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Ranger Raptor leads by 8 points

Ranger Raptor has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Navara Single Cab remains close.

Index leader 80 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 62% source coverage
80
#1 Index leader

Ranger Raptor

62% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Efficiency 40
Performance 98
Efficiency 40
Safety 94
Practicality 76
Leads by 8 points
72
#2

Navara Single Cab

56% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 67
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 72
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Ranger Raptor +31 Efficiency Navara Single Cab +16 Safety Ranger Raptor +4 Practicality Ranger Raptor +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Ranger Raptor

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 40/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 76/100

Navara Single Cab

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 72/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Ford Ranger Raptor leads the catalogue index with 80 pts vs 72 pts for Navara Single Cab

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Ranger Raptor leads. However, Navara Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Navara Single Cab and Ranger Raptor comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Navara Single Cab 67 vs Ranger Raptor 98.

Efficiency index: Navara Single Cab 56 vs Ranger Raptor 40.

Safety-equipment index: Navara Single Cab 90 vs Ranger Raptor 94.

Practicality index: Navara Single Cab 72 vs Ranger Raptor 76.

Ownership-cover index: Navara Single Cab not separately scored vs Ranger Raptor not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.