Source type: Ford Uganda / Motorcare exact grade specifications
Ford Ranger vs Toyota Starlet Cross
A proper head-to-head in Uganda — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Ford Ranger
Sport 2.0 Bi-Turbo 10AT 4WD
Diesel
10-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 290,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 154 kW
🔧 500 Nm
VS
Toyota Starlet Cross
1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 116,900,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
Decision summary
Ford Ranger vs Toyota Starlet Cross: the short answer
Ranger and Starlet Cross are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Starlet Cross starts UGX 190,900,000 cheaper
Ranger from UGX 290,000,000 · Starlet Cross from UGX 99,100,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Ranger | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Ranger154 kW @ 3750 rpm | Starlet Cross77 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Ranger500 Nm @ 1750-2000 rpm | Starlet Cross138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | Ranger1996 cc | Starlet Cross1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | RangerNot Officially Disclosed | Starlet Cross12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | RangerNot Officially Disclosed | Starlet Cross190 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Ranger
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Starlet Cross
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Ranger
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Starlet Cross
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Ranger | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Generation | Current market generation | Current Uganda listing; local generation dates are not stated. |
| Facelift History | Current-generation specification | No local facelift confirmed |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2023 | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Mid-size pickup | Compact crossover |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup | Passenger crossover |
| Spec | Ranger | Starlet Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5370 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1918 mm | 1765 mm |
| Height | 1884 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3270 mm | 2520 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | Not Officially Disclosed | 190 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 160 mm | 155 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 l | 37 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Officially Disclosed | 304 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | 1010 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | Not Officially Disclosed | 1480 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 1000 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.5 m | 4.8 m |
| Front Headroom | 1000 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1030 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | 880 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ranger and Starlet Cross comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Uganda. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Ranger 72 vs Starlet Cross 35.
Efficiency index: Ranger 47 vs Starlet Cross 52.
Safety-equipment index: Ranger 89 vs Starlet Cross 85.
Practicality index: Ranger 32 vs Starlet Cross 55.
Ownership-cover index: Ranger not separately scored vs Starlet Cross 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.
Model imagery
Ranger and Starlet Cross image comparison
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Ford Ranger
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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-index readout
Ranger leads by 4 points
Ranger and Starlet Cross are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
61
/100
Lead
4
points
Data
64%
source coverage
61
#1
Evidence leader
Ranger
Performance
72
Efficiency
47
Safety
89
Practicality
32
Leads by 4 points
57
#2
Starlet Cross
Performance
35
Efficiency
52
Safety
85
Practicality
55
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Ranger +37
Efficiency
Starlet Cross +5
Safety
Ranger +4
Practicality
Starlet Cross +23
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
32/100
Starlet Cross
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
85/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger leads. However, Starlet Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Ranger vs Starlet Cross questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Uganda 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.