Ford Ranger Platinum vs Toyota Vitz

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Ford Ranger Platinum

3.0TD V6 Double Cab Platinum 10AT 4x4 Diesel 10-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 1,179,500 ex-showroom

⚡ 184 kW 🔧 600 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l

Toyota Vitz

1.0 XR CVT Petrol CVT Current

ZAR 229,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 51 kW 🔧 91 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l

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Decision summary

Ford Ranger Platinum vs Toyota Vitz: the short answer

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

Vitz starts ZAR 969,510 cheaper Ranger Platinum from ZAR 1,179,500 · Vitz from ZAR 209,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Maximum Power	Ranger Platinum184 kW @ 3250 rpm	Vitz51 kW
Maximum Torque	Ranger Platinum600 Nm	Vitz91 Nm
Engine Size	Ranger Platinum2993 cc	Vitz998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	Ranger Platinum11.9 km/l	Vitz20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance	Ranger Platinum237 mm	Vitz145 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Ford Ranger Platinum

3.0TD V6 Double Cab Platinum 10AT 4x4

Hagalu editorial rating

4.1/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-10-27

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Toyota Vitz

1.0 XR CVT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Ranger Platinum

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Vitz

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover

Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Ranger Platinum

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Vitz

Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Model Introduced Year	2022	2019
Generation	Current-generation Ford Ranger	Third-generation Vitz adapted for SA market
Facelift History	Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.	Current generation introduced in SA in 2019
Facelift Launched Since	Original current-generation version	2019
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Pickup	Hatchback
Body Type Cab	Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name	-
Color Note	Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.	White Pearl, Silver, Black, Red
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Double Cab Platinum 10AT 4x4	-
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	active
Segment	Pickup	Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg	2345 kg	900 kg
Vehicle Type	Pickup	Hatchback

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Length	5350 mm	3785 mm
Width	1918 mm	1695 mm
Height	1886 mm	1530 mm
Wheelbase	3270 mm	2460 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	237 mm	145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	185 mm	125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 l	40 l
Boot/Cargo Space	480 l	230 l
Kerb Weight	2345 kg	900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	3300 kg	1250 kg
Payload Capacity	955 kg	350 kg
Towing Capacity	3500 kg	1600 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	2 rows
Doors	4 doors	5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius	12.9 m	4.7 m
Front Headroom	1024 mm	983 mm
Rear Headroom	989 mm	951 mm
Front Legroom	1057 mm	1048 mm
Rear Legroom	879 mm	899 mm

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Front Track Width	1620 mm	Not Applicable
Rear Track Width	1620 mm	Not Applicable
Front Suspension	Independent double wishbone	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Leaf spring	Torsion Beam
Chassis Type	Ladder Frame	-
Chassis Material	Ladder Frame	-
MagneRide Damping	Not Available	Not Available
Power Steering	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Front Spring Type	-	MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type	-	Torsion Beam
Front Anti-Roll Bar	-	Front
Front Suspension Type	Independent double wishbone	MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type	-	Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type	Leaf spring	Torsion Beam
Suspension	-	MacPherson Strut

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Load Bed Length	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Climate Control	Dual-zone automatic climate control	Not Available
Power Windows	Yes	All Doors
Keyless Entry	Yes	Standard
Push Button Start	Yes	Standard
Wireless Charging	Yes	Wireless
Sunroof	No	Not Available
Electric Tailgate	No	Not Available
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded	Not Applicable	230 l
12V Accessory Socket	12V outlet	-
Speed Limiter	Standard	-
AC Type	Dual-zone automatic climate control	Not Available
Adaptive Dampers	Not Available	Not Available
Electric Folding Mirrors	Standard	All Doors
Front Armrest	Centre console	Not Available
Front Power Outlet	12V outlet	-
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Not Available
Performance Data Logger	Not Available	Not Available
Power Mirrors	Standard	All Doors
Remote Engine Start	Available	-
Rev Matching	Not Available	Not Available
Side Steps	Standard/available	-
Skid Plates	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Not Available
Spare Wheel	20″ Alloy Wheel Size & Type: 20″ Alloy Tyre: 255/55 R20 A/S Spare Wheel: 20″ Alloy	Compact
Speed Alert System	Adjustable speed limiter	-
Battery Preconditioning	Not Available	Not Available
Bottle Holders	Standard	-
Centre Console	Standard	Not Available
Intelligent Battery System	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Light	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility	Not Available
Load Bed Steps	Standard	Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility	Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Mudflaps	Standard/available	-
One Pedal Driving	Not Available	Not Available
Power Socket 12v	12V outlet	-
Rear Electric Motor	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Step Bumper	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not Available	Not Available
Remote Central Locking	Power door dead locks	Standard
Remote Start	Available	-
Remote Start Engine	Available	-
Rim Size	20″ Alloy	Not Available
Side Step	Standard/available	-
Sound System	10	4
Source Model Column	ranger-platinum	vitz
Sport Plus Mode	Not Available	Not Available
Sub Frame	Ladder Frame	-
Tailgate Lock	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility	Not Available
Tie Down Hooks	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility	-
Tow Bar Type	Bakkie towing support	Not Available
Towbar	Bakkie towing support	-
Trailer Hitch	Bakkie towing support	-
Trailer Stability Assist	Confirmed 4WD derivative	-
Trailer Sway Control	Confirmed 4WD derivative	-
Trim Level	flagship	top
Variant Role	Flagship / premium derivative	Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc	Dynamic Stability Control	Standard
Vehicle To Grid	Not Available	Not Available
Vehicle To Load	Not Available	Not Available
Climate Zones	-	Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination	-	Standard
Engine Start Stop	Yes	Standard
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Standard
Engine Warranty	-	5 Years / 150,000 km
Fuel Consumption Combined	-	4.9
Panoramic Roof	No	Not Available
Push Button Start	Yes	Standard
Rear Seat Split	-	Standard
Rear Wing	-	Not Available
Seat Type	-	Fabric
Stabilizer Bar	-	Front
Telescopic Steering	-	Tilt
Tilt Steering	-	Tilt
Voice Command	-	Not Available
Voice Command Support	-	Not Available
Accelerator 0 100	-	14.2 sec
Air Conditioning	Dual-zone automatic climate control	Not Available
Bed Extender	-	Not Available
Canopy Fitment	-	Not Available
Common Rail Injection	-	Multi-Point EFI
Diff Lock	-	Not Available
Difflock	-	Not Available
Digital Speedometer	-	Not Available
Front Diff Lock	-	Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry	-	Standard
Lift Gate	-	Not Available
Load Bed Cover	-	Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	Not Available
Manual Aircon	-	Not Available
Mirror	-	All Doors
Passive Entry Start	-	Standard
Powered Tailgate	-	Not Available
Rear Diff Lock	-	Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility	-	Not Available
Sonar	-	Not Available
Sports Bar	-	Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front	-	Front
Steering Column Adjustment	-	Tilt
Surround View Monitor	Yes	Not Available
Tailgate Damper	-	Not Available
TPMS	Not Available	Not Available
Unlocking	Yes	Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	-	Standard
Walk Away Lock	-	Standard
Wireless Charger	Yes	Wireless

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Engine	3-litre Turbocharged Diesel	1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code	Market-specific engine family	Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	2993 cc	998 cc
Cylinders	6	3
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Valves	16	12
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System	Common-rail direct injection	Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	10.5:1
Bore	82.0 mm	82.0 mm
Stroke	94.6 mm	94.6 mm
Maximum Power	184 kW @ 3250 rpm	51 kW
Maximum Torque	600 Nm	91 Nm
Combined Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
Transmission	10-Speed Automatic	CVT
Top Speed	210 km/h	155 km/h
0-100 km/h	7.8 sec	14.2 sec
Quarter Mile	15.5 sec	15.5 sec
Drive Modes	Eco, Comfort, Sport	Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control	No	No
Rev Limiter	4800 rpm	6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio	78.5 kW/tonne	56.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	255.9 Nm/tonne	101.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Voltage	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Gearbox	10-Speed Automatic	CVT
Drivetrain Layout	4WD	FF
LSD Available	Not Applicable	No
Transfer Case	Two-speed electronic transfer case	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	Yes	Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters	No	No
Final Drive Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Number of Gears	10	5
Transmission Type	Automatic	Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type	Torque converter	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type	Automatic selector	CVT
Drivetrain	4WD	FWD/
4WD Engagement	Electronic shift-on-the-fly	Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range	Yes	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	Yes	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	Electronic 4WD selector	Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles	Not Applicable	No
Drive Mode Selector	4WD/off-road drive mode support	-
Front Differential Lock	No	Not Applicable
Gearbox Type	Automatic	CVT
Low Range Ratio	2.7	Not Applicable
Low Range	Yes	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	Front and rear driven axles	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	Yes	Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds	10	5
Differential Type Front	-	Not Available
Differential Type Rear	-	Not Available
Transfer Case Guard	-	Not Available

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Claimed Mileage	11.9 km/l	20.4 km/l
City Mileage	9.7 km/l	16.5 km/l
Highway Mileage	13.9 km/l	22.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 l	40 l
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage	11.9 km/l	20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres	80	40
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Airbags	Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee	2
ABS	Yes	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	Standard
Traction Control	Yes	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Not Available
Hill Start Assist	Yes	Not Available
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	Yes	Standard
Brake Assist	Yes	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Not Available	Not Available
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Standard
Alarm System	Perimeter alarm	Standard
Central Locking	Power door dead locks	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Yes	Not Available
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	Not Available
AEB	Yes	Not Available
BA	Not Available	Standard
Brake Override System	Yes	Not Available
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Not Available
Driver Airbag	Yes	2
EBD	Yes	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Standard
Hill Hold	Yes	Not Available
Passenger Airbag	Yes	2
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Yes	Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder	Yes	Not Available
Side Airbags	Standard	Not Available
Stability Control	Yes	Standard
TCS	Yes	Standard
Knee Airbag	Driver knee	Not Available
ABS EBD	Yes	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Perimeter alarm	Standard
Height Adjustable Seatbelts	Standard	-
Tracking System	Vehicle locator via app	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	Not Available
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	-	2
Driver Passenger Airbags	-	2
ESC With Traction Control	-	Standard

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Cruise Control	Adaptive cruise control	Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Not Available
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Not Available
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	Not Available
Parking Sensors	Front and rear	Not Available
Rear View Camera	Yes	Not Available
360 Degree Camera	Yes	Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Yes	Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert	Yes	Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	Not Available
Auto Highbeam	Yes	Not Available
Auto Wipers	Yes	Not Available
EV Mode	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	Not Available
Reverse Camera	Yes	Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Not Available
Park Assist	Yes	Not Available
Around View Monitor	Yes	Not Available
Blind Spot Warning	Yes	Not Available
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Not Available
Auto Lights	-	Not Available
Emergency Braking	-	Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors	-	Not Available
Parking Sensor	-	Not Available
Pre-Collision System	-	Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers	-	Not Available
Rear View Camera	-	Not Available
Reverse Camera Type	-	Not Available
Reversing Camera	-	Not Available
Surround View Camera	Yes	Not Available

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Seat Material	Leather-accented upholstery	Fabric
Heated Seats	Yes	Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting	Yes	Not Applicable
Front Armrest	Centre console	Not Available
Front Shoulder Room	1450 mm	Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room	1440 mm	Not Applicable
Cup Holders	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type	Digital instrument cluster	Not Available
Interior Colour Options	3	4
Door Map Pockets	Underseat stowage	-
60 40 Split Seat	Yes	Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment	Power adjustment	Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Power adjustment	Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps	Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Platinum grade before assuming a feature is included.	Touchscreen infotainment, rear camera, fabric seats, basic climate control
Floor Trim	Carpet	-
Floor Mats	Carpet	-
Interior Colours	3	4
Seat Trim	Leather-accented upholstery	Fabric
Seat Adjustment	-	Manual
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Adjustment	-	Tilt
Folding Rear Seats	-	Standard
Rear USB Ports	-	1
Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Manual
Fabric Seats	-	Fabric
Armrest Front	-	Not Available
Driver Seat	-	Manual
Leather Accented Seat Trim	-	Fabric
Seat Fold Type	-	Standard

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Infotainment System	SYNC 4 infotainment system	8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay	Wireless Apple CarPlay	Standard
Android Auto	Wireless Android Auto	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Standard
Number of Speakers	10	4
Digital Instrument Cluster	12.4-inch digital instrument cluster	Not Applicable
USB Ports	USB-A and USB-C	1
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wireless Apple CarPlay	Standard
Wireless Android Auto	Wireless Android Auto	Standard
FM Radio	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Infotainment Screen Size	12	8-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering	Standard	-
Audio	AM/FM stereo	-
Audio Speakers	10	4
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	USB-A and USB-C	1
Infotainment Screen	12	8-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display	Digital display	Not Available
Connected Services	Ford app connectivity	Standard
Smartphone Connectivity	Bluetooth	Standard
Radio	AM/FM	-
Touchscreen	12	8-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System	-	Not Available
Voice Recognition	-	Not Available
Infotainment Display	-	8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb	-	1
Audio System	-	4
Display Audio	-	8-inch Touchscreen
Voice Control	-	Not Available

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
LED Headlamps	Yes	Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps	LED daytime running lights	Standard
Fog Lamps	Yes	Not Available
Roof Rails	No	Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design	20″ Alloy	Not Available
Exterior Colour Options	Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours	4
Wing Mirror Type	Power adjustable	-
Body Type	Pickup	Hatchback
DRL	LED daytime running lights	Standard
Auto Headlights	Standard	Not Available
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	Not Available
Daytime Running Lights	LED daytime running lights	Standard
Exterior Colour Options	3	6
Exterior Mirror Electric	Standard	All Doors
Headlights	Yes	Not Available
Load Bed Liner	Pickup utility fitment/compatibility	Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof	No	Not Available
Active Exhaust	Not Available	Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish	-	Not Available
Rear Spoiler	-	Not Available
Roof Type	-	Not Available
Fog Lights	-	Not Available
Front Fog Lights	-	Not Available
Led Headlights	Yes	Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	Not Available
Front Fog Lamps	Yes	Not Available
Headlamp Levelling	-	Not Available
Headlamps	Yes	Not Available
Headlight Type	Yes	Not Available
Rear Spoiler	-	Not Available

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Approach Angle	30.0 deg	-
Departure Angle	25.6 deg	-
Wading Depth	800 mm	-
Terrain Modes	Normal \| Eco \| Tow/Haul \| Slippery \| Mud/Ruts \| Sand	Not Available
Locking Differential	Electronic rear differential lock	Not Applicable
Underbody Protection	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Not Available
Recovery Hooks	Front recovery hook	-
4WD System Type	Selectable 4WD with low range	Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Not Available
Breakover Angle	22.0 deg	Not Available
Energy Recovery Display	Not Available	Not Available
Engine Sump Guard	Underbody protection	-
Ground Clearance Max	237 mm	145 mm
Ground Clearance Min	237 mm	145 mm
Off Road Traction Assist	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow	Confirmed 4WD derivative	Not Available
Approach Angle Deg	-	-
Departure Angle Deg	-	-
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	Not Available
Off Road Descent Control	-	Not Available
Crawl Control	-	Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal	-	Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock	-	Not Available
Terrain Response System	-	Not Available
Underbody Camera	-	Not Available
Wading Depth Mm	-	-

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Tyre Size	255/55 R20	185/60 R15
Wheel Type	20″ Alloy	Not Available
Front Brake Type	Ventilated disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Not Available	Drum
Spare Wheel Type	20″ Alloy Wheel Size & Type: 20″ Alloy Tyre: 255/55 R20 A/S Spare Wheel: 20″ Alloy	Compact
Wheel Rim Size	20″ Alloy	Not Available
Spare Tyre	20″ Alloy Wheel Size & Type: 20″ Alloy Tyre: 255/55 R20 A/S Spare Wheel: 20″ Alloy	Compact
Tyre Type	255/55 R20	185/60 R15
Wheel Diameter	20″ Alloy	Not Available
Handbrake Type	Electronic parking brake	Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Wheels	20″ Alloy	Not Available
Brake Type Front	-	Disc
Brake Type Rear	-	Drum
Autonomous Emergency Brake	-	Not Available
Brakes	-	Disc
Cornering Brake Control	-	Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist	-	Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type	-	Compact
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	-	Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display	-	Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Not Available	Not Available
Wheel Material	20″ Alloy	Not Available

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Service Interval	15 000 km	-
Maintenance Plan	6 year / 90 000 km	3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval	15 000 km	-
Service Plan Duration	6 year / 90 000 km	3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance	6 year / 90 000 km	3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan	6 year / 90 000 km	3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Intervals	15 000 km	-
Battery Warranty	-	5 Years / 150,000 km

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Warranty Years	4 years / 120 000 km	3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	4 years / 120 000 km	3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance	4 years / unlimited km	3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	5 years / unlimited km	-
Basic Warranty	4 years / 120 000 km	3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance	4 years / unlimited km	3 Years
Warranty	4 years / 120 000 km	3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	4 years / unlimited km	3 Years

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
CO2 Emissions	Not Applicable	115 g/km
Hybrid System Type	Not Available	Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement	Diesel	Petrol
Particulate Filter	-	Not Available
Euro Emission Standard	-	Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output	-	115
CO2 Emissions G Km	-	115

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Ownership Role	Flagship	Top
Price Zar	1179500 ZAR	229900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	1179500	229900
Starting Price Zar	1179500	229900

Spec	Ranger Platinum	Vitz
Real-world City Mileage Min	-	6.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max	-	8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	-	5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	-	6 l/100km
Owner Review Count	-	4

In depth: how these cars differ

This Ranger Platinum and Vitz comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Ranger Platinum 89 vs Vitz 22.

Efficiency index: Ranger Platinum 52 vs Vitz 76.

Safety-equipment index: Ranger Platinum 93 vs Vitz 47.

Practicality index: Ranger Platinum 84 vs Vitz 49.

Ownership-cover index: Ranger Platinum 76 vs Vitz 43.

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.

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Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100

Evidence-index readout

Ranger Platinum leads by 35 points

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

Evidence leader 81 /100

Lead 35 points

Data 77% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

Ranger Platinum

77% source coverage 4 strong categories

Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 52

Performance 89

Efficiency 52

Safety 93

Practicality 84

Ownership 76

Leads by 35 points

Vitz

85% source coverage 1 strong categories

Best at Efficiency 76 Check Performance 22

Performance 22

Efficiency 76

Safety 47

Practicality 49

Ownership 43

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Ranger Platinum +67 Efficiency Vitz +24 Safety Ranger Platinum +46 Practicality Ranger Platinum +35 Ownership Ranger Platinum +33

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

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Evidence-index leader

Ranger Platinum

Performance 89/100

Efficiency 52/100

Safety 93/100

Practicality 84/100

Ownership 76/100

Vitz

Performance 22/100

Efficiency 76/100

Safety 47/100

Practicality 49/100

Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Ford Ranger Platinum leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts vs 46 pts for Vitz

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger Platinum leads. However, Vitz may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Ranger Platinum vs Vitz questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.

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Ranger Platinum leads by 35 points

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