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.
2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2PetrolAutomatic
ZAR 839,600ex-showroom
⚡ 222 kW🔧 452 Nm⛽ 10.8 km/l
＋Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceRanger Raptor
⛽Fuel EconomyRanger Raptor
🛡SafetyRanger Sport
📦PracticalityRanger Sport
🔑OwnershipTie
Ranger Sport starts ZAR 1299000 cheaperRanger Raptor from ZAR 1,299,000 · Ranger Sport from ZAR 735,000
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Ranger Raptor
Ranger Sport
Engine Power
292
222
Torque
583
452
Engine Size
2993
2261
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
10.8
Ground Clearance
272 mm
237
Boot Space
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Airbags
Not Available
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
2055
Seating Capacity
5
5
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Both Ranger Raptor and Ranger Sport are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Ranger Raptor
+11 pts
Efficiency
Ranger Raptor
+10 pts
Safety
Ranger Sport
+28 pts
Practicality
Ranger Sport
+11 pts
Ownership
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Ranger Raptor
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner
Ranger Sport
Strengths
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Family Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Ranger Raptor
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Ranger Sport
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Ranger Raptor
Ranger Sport
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African Ranger Raptor listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African Ranger Sport listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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.
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
Double Cab Pickup
Double Cab Pickup
Body Type Cab
Pickup
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.
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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: Raptor 3.0T V6 10AT 4x4
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Performance Bakkie
Mid-size Bakkie
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
Spec
Ranger Raptor
Ranger Sport
Ground Clearance
272 mm
237 mm
Wheelbase
3270 mm
3270 mm
Length
5381 mm
5350 mm
Width
2028 mm
1918 mm
Height
1922 mm
1886 mm
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight
Not Applicable
3100 kg
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
3500 kg
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1620 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1620 mm
Turning Radius
Not Applicable
12.9 m
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Applicable
1057 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
879 mm
Front Headroom
Not Applicable
1024 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
989 mm
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1440 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Doors
4
4
Max Payload
655 kg
1045 kg
Boot Volume
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
Not Applicable
3100 kg
Ground Clearance Max
272 mm
237 mm
Ground Clearance Min
272 mm
237 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
272 mm
237 mm
Height Mm
1922 mm
1886 mm
Length Mm
5381 mm
5350 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Payload Kg
655 kg
1045 kg
Cargo Volume
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg
Not Applicable
2055 kg
Turning Circle
Not Applicable
12.9 m
Turning Circle M
Not Applicable
12.9 m
Width Mm
2028 mm
1918 mm
Tracking System
-
Vehicle locator via app
Spec
Ranger Raptor
Ranger Sport
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.3L EcoBoost Turbo Petrol
Engine Type
V6 Twin Turbo Petrol
Inline 4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol
Displacement
2993 cc
2261 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power
292 kW
222 kW
Power @ RPM
Not Applicable
5900
Torque
583 Nm
452 Nm
Torque @ RPM
Not Applicable
3350 3
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turbocharger
Twin Turbo
Single Turbo
Top Speed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
0-100 km/h
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power
392 bhp
298 bhp
Fuel Grade Required
Petrol
Petrol
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Aspiration
Twin Turbo
Single Turbo
Engine Type Config
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.3L EcoBoost Turbo Petrol
0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Port
Not Available
Not Available
AC Charging Time
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
2261 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
2.99 l
2.26 l
EV Range
Not Available
Not Available
Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined System Power
Not Available
Not Available
Combined System Torque
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Config
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.3L EcoBoost Turbo Petrol
Engine Cylinders
6
4
Engine Displacement Cc
2993 cc
2261 cc
Engine Power kW
292 kW
222 kW
Engine Torque Nm
583 Nm
452 Nm
Engine Valves
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Induction
Twin Turbo
Single Turbo
Max Power kW
292 kW
222 kW
Max Torque Nm
583 Nm
452 Nm
Maximum Power
292 kW
222 kW
Maximum Torque
583 Nm
452 Nm
Motor Position
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Torque
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Type
Not Available
Not Available
Power kW Rpm
Not Applicable
5900
System Output
Not Available
Not Available
Torque Nm Rpm
Not Applicable
3350 3
Turbo Type
Twin Turbo
Single Turbo
Engine Sump Guard
-
Underbody protection
Spec
Ranger Raptor
Ranger Sport
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
4WD / AWD
4x2
Drivetrain Layout
Four Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10 km/h
10 km/h
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
4x2
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10 km/h
10 km/h
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Ranger Raptor
Ranger Sport
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
8.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
9.3 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
9.3 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not Applicable
9.3 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
10.8 km/l
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
Not Applicable
9.3 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not Applicable
9.3 l/100km
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Economy Combined
Not Applicable
9.3 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
80 l
80 l
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Range Wltp
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Ranger Raptor
Ranger Sport
Airbags
Not Available
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Child-seat support
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
All positions
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Perimeter alarm
Central Locking
-
Power door dead locks
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Perimeter alarm
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
-
Standard
Spec
Ranger Raptor
Ranger Sport
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Ranger Raptor
Ranger Sport
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Raptor grade before assuming a feature is included.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Sport grade before assuming a feature is included.
Performance
Ranger Raptor +11
Efficiency
Ranger Raptor +10
Safety
Ranger Sport +28
Practicality
Ranger Sport +11
Ownership
Level
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Ranger Sport
Performance
87/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
47/100
Practicality
86/100
Ownership
34/100
Ranger Raptor
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
19/100
Practicality
75/100
Ownership
34/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Ford Ranger Sport
wins with 63 pts
vs 59 pts for Ranger Raptor
In structured scoring, Ranger Sport emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Ranger Raptor may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Ranger Sport edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Ranger Raptor 56 vs Ranger Sport 46. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Ranger Raptor 19, Ranger Sport 47. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Ranger Raptor 34, Ranger Sport 34. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Ranger Raptor 75, Ranger Sport 86. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Ranger Raptor 98, Ranger Sport 87. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Ranger Sport edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Ranger Sport scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Ranger Raptor and Ranger Sport in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Ranger Raptor scores 98 vs 87.
Efficiency: Ranger Raptor scores 56 vs 46.
Safety: Ranger Raptor scores 19 vs 47.
Practicality: Ranger Raptor scores 75 vs 86.
Ownership: Ranger Raptor scores 34 vs 34.
Final structured scoring gives Ranger Sport
the advantage in this comparison.
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