Ford Ranger vs BYD SHARK 6 DMO

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.

Ford Ranger Archived range page
Ford Ranger in South Africa

Ford Ranger

Archived range page
Earlier range listing historical price not confirmed
Earlier grouped range This earlier grouped listing remains available with its historical specifications. Current body-style or trim pages remain separate.
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BYD SHARK 6 DMO in South Africa

BYD SHARK 6 DMO

Performance DMO AWD Plug-in Hybrid e-CVT Current
ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 180 kW 🔧 380 Nm ⛽ 9.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Not enough comparable data
Fuel Economy Not enough comparable data
🛡 Safety Not enough comparable data
📦 Practicality Not enough comparable data
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Ranger SHARK 6 DMO
Maximum Power Not confirmed 180 kW
Maximum Torque Not confirmed 380 Nm
Engine Size Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy Not confirmed 9.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Not confirmed 230 mm
Boot / Load Bay Not confirmed 1200 l
Airbags Not confirmed 7
Kerb Weight Not confirmed 2775 kg
Seating Capacity Not confirmed 5 seats
Warranty Not confirmed 5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit

= 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

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

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 Ranger SHARK 6 DMO
Model Introduced Year Not confirmed 2025
Generation Not confirmed First South African SHARK 6 DMO generation
Facelift History Not confirmed No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Double-cab Pickup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed Active
Segment Not confirmed Double-cab Pickup
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Light commercial vehicle
Spec Ranger SHARK 6 DMO
Length Not confirmed 5457 mm
Width Not confirmed 1971 mm
Height Not confirmed 1925 mm
Wheelbase Not confirmed 3260 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not confirmed 230 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity Not confirmed 60 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed 1200 l
Kerb Weight Not confirmed 2775 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not confirmed 3500 kg
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 725 kg
Towing Capacity Not confirmed 3500 kg
Seating Capacity Not confirmed 5 seats
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows
Doors Not confirmed 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not confirmed 6.75 m
Front Headroom Not confirmed 1025 mm
Rear Headroom Not confirmed 990 mm
Front Legroom Not confirmed 1048 mm
Rear Legroom Not confirmed 880.4 mm

Catalogue Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

How to Read This Comparison

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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.

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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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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 Ranger and SHARK 6 DMO comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.