Nissan NP200 vs Ford Ranger Sport

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Nissan NP200 Discontinued model
Nissan NP200 in South Africa

Nissan NP200

1.6 Safety Pack Manual Petrol 5-Speed Manual Discontinued model
ZAR 284,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 65 kW 🔧 147 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
VS
Ford Ranger Sport in South Africa

Ford Ranger Sport

2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2 Petrol 10-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 839,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 222 kW 🔧 452 Nm ⛽ 10.8 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Ranger Sport
Fuel Economy NP200
🛡 Safety Ranger Sport
📦 Practicality Ranger Sport
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context NP200: last listed from ZAR 224,900 · Ranger Sport: current from ZAR 735,000

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec NP200 Ranger Sport
Maximum Power 65 kW @ 5200 rpm 222 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque 147 Nm @ 2800 rpm 452 Nm
Engine Size 1598 cc 2261 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 12.5 km/l 10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance 185 mm 237 mm
Boot / Load Bay Not confirmed -
Airbags 4 Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
Kerb Weight 915 kg 2055 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 4 years / 120 000 km

= leads in this spec

Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

Ranger Sport has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over NP200.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Ranger Sport +59 pts
Efficiency NP200 +4 pts
Safety Ranger Sport +24 pts
Practicality Ranger Sport +48 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

NP200

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 Sport

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?

NP200

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Ranger Sport

  • 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

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec NP200 Ranger Sport
Model Introduced Year 2009 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Long-running model known for reliability and affordability Current South African Ranger Sport listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Periodic updates over long production life Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Tare Mass Kg 915 kg 2055 kg
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Double Cab Pickup
Body Type Cab Not confirmed Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note Not confirmed Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Not confirmed Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed Mid-size Bakkie
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Pickup
Spec NP200 Ranger Sport
Length 4535 mm 5350 mm
Width 1615 mm 1918 mm
Height 1530 mm 1886 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm 3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 237 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 l 80 l
Kerb Weight 915 kg 2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1570 kg 3100 kg
Towing Capacity 500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m 12.9 m
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 1045 kg
Doors Not confirmed 4 doors
Front Headroom Not confirmed 1024 mm
Rear Headroom Not confirmed 989 mm
Front Legroom Not confirmed 1057 mm
Rear Legroom Not confirmed 879 mm

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 Sport leads by 34 points

Ranger Sport has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over NP200.

Index leader 79 /100
Lead 34 points
Data 55% source coverage
79
#1 Index leader

Ranger Sport

55% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 87
Efficiency 46
Safety 90
Practicality 86
Leads by 34 points
45
#2

NP200

76% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 66 Check Performance 28
Performance 28
Efficiency 50
Safety 66
Practicality 38
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Ranger Sport +59 Efficiency NP200 +4 Safety Ranger Sport +24 Practicality Ranger Sport +48

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Ranger Sport

Performance 87/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 86/100

NP200

Performance 28/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 38/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Ford Ranger Sport leads the catalogue index with 79 pts vs 45 pts for NP200

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Ranger Sport leads. However, NP200 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 NP200 and Ranger Sport 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: NP200 28 vs Ranger Sport 87.

Efficiency index: NP200 50 vs Ranger Sport 46.

Safety-equipment index: NP200 66 vs Ranger Sport 90.

Practicality index: NP200 38 vs Ranger Sport 86.

Ownership-cover index: NP200 43 vs Ranger Sport 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.