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Ford F-150 vs Ford Ranger: fuel economy and fuel cost

In model year 2026 the Ford F-150 is the cheaper of the two to fuel: about $2,720 a year for its lowest-cost configuration (F-150 Pickup HEV, 24 MPG combined), against $2,900 for the Ford Ranger (Ranger, 23 MPG combined). That is $180 a year, or $900 over five years.

Both come from the same maker or parent group. Costs assume 15,000 miles a year and the same fuel and electricity prices for both vehicles, using the EPA combined rating (55% city, 45% highway). Each figure is rounded to $10 and every difference is calculated from the rounded values.

Illustration: Standard pickups
  • Hybrid
  • Standard pickups

Ford F-150

Lowest fuel cost configuration

F-150 Pickup HEV

24 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
25 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost
$2,720

$18.13 per 100 miles

15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices

12 configurations in MY2026

Illustration: Standard pickups
  • Gas
  • Standard pickups

Ford Ranger

Lowest fuel cost configuration

Ranger

23 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
25 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost
$2,900

$19.33 per 100 miles

15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices

4 configurations in MY2026

What the fuel costs

Annual fuel cost of the lowest-cost configuration

  • Ford F-150$2,720 a year · $18.13 per 100 mi
  • Ford Ranger$2,900 a year · $19.33 per 100 mi

Difference per year

$180

Ford F-150 costs less to fuel

Over 5 years

$900

$180 a year × 5, 15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices

Head to head, MY2026

Ford F-150 and Ford Ranger compared on their lowest fuel cost configuration
Measure Ford F-150 Ford Ranger
Lowest-cost configuration F-150 Pickup HEVRanger
Powertrain HybridGas
Combined rating 24 MPG (better)23 MPG
City rating 23 MPG (better)21 MPG
Highway rating 25 MPG25 MPG
Annual fuel cost $2,720/yr (better)$2,900/yr
Cost per 100 miles $18.13 (better)$19.33
Annual cost range, all configurations $2,720–$6,720$2,900–$3,880
Configurations in MY2026 124
EPA class Standard pickupsStandard pickups

Best configuration by powertrain

Lowest-cost configuration of each powertrain, Ford F-150 and Ford Ranger
Powertrain Ford F-150 Ford Ranger
Gas 21 MPG · $3,120/yr F-150 Pickup 23 MPG · $2,900/yr Ranger
Hybrid 24 MPG · $2,720/yr F-150 Pickup HEV Not offered in MY2026

Each cell shows the combined rating and the annual fuel cost of the lowest-cost configuration with that powertrain.

Where each one comes out ahead

Generated from the numbers above, comparing the lowest fuel cost configurations. No subjective judgements.

Ford F-150

  • Lower annual fuel cost: $2,720 vs $2,900
  • Higher combined rating: 24 MPG vs 23 MPG
  • Higher city rating: 23 MPG vs 21 MPG
  • Offers hybrid configurations in MY2026; the Ford Ranger does not

Ford Ranger

  • Lower annual cost for the best gas configuration: $2,900 vs $3,120

Level on: highway rating (25 MPG)

Year by year

Combined rating and annual fuel cost by model year, Ford F-150 and Ford Ranger
Model year Ford F-150 Ford Ranger
CombinedPer yearCombinedPer year
2026 12–24 MPG $2,720–$6,720 17–23 MPG $2,900–$3,880
2025 12–23 MPG $2,840–$6,720 17–23 MPG $2,780–$3,880
2024 12–23 MPG $2,850–$5,470 17–22 MPG $2,950–$3,880
2023 12–25 MPG $2,600–$5,470 19–23 MPG $2,800–$3,440
2022 15–25 MPG $2,600–$4,380 19–23 MPG $2,800–$3,440
2021 15–25 MPG $2,580–$4,380 18–23 MPG $2,800–$3,570
2020 16–24 MPG $2,960–$4,320 18–23 MPG $2,800–$3,570
2019 16–25 MPG $2,930–$4,290 18–23 MPG $2,800–$3,570
2011 12–19 MPG $3,470–$5,230 16–24 MPG $2,770–$4,110
2010 15–17 MPG $3,840–$4,360 15–24 MPG $2,720–$4,360
2009 15–17 MPG $3,840–$4,360 15–23 MPG $2,840–$4,360
2008 14–16 MPG $4,080–$4,670 15–23 MPG $2,840–$4,360
2007 14–16 MPG $4,080–$4,670 15–23 MPG $2,840–$4,360
2006 14–16 MPG $4,080–$4,670 15–23 MPG $2,840–$4,360
2005 14–15 MPG $4,360–$4,670 15–23 MPG $2,840–$4,360
2004 12–16 MPG $4,080–$6,180 15–23 MPG $2,840–$4,360
2003 12–16 MPG $4,080–$6,180 15–23 MPG $2,840–$4,360
2002 11–17 MPG $3,840–$6,700 15–23 MPG $2,840–$4,360
2001 11–16 MPG $4,080–$6,180 15–23 MPG $1,590–$4,360
2000 13–16 MPG $4,080–$6,180 15–22 MPG $1,590–$4,360

Earlier model years are costed with today's fuel prices, so the table shows how each model's efficiency changed, not what fuel cost at the time. Ranges cover every configuration of that model year. Electric configurations are not included in the MPG range of a year that also has other powertrains.

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to fuel, the Ford F-150 or the Ford Ranger?

The Ford F-150 is cheaper: about $2,720 a year against $2,900 for the Ford Ranger, a difference of $180 a year. That compares the lowest-cost configuration of each in model year 2026 at 15,000 miles a year with the same fuel prices.

How much would the Ford F-150 save over five years?

About $900 ($180 a year for five years), assuming 15,000 miles a year and the same fuel prices. Your total depends on how much you drive and on local prices; see fuel cost by state.

Which has the better fuel economy rating, the Ford F-150 or the Ford Ranger?

The Ford F-150 is rated 24 MPG combined against 23 MPG for the Ford Ranger. City: 23 MPG vs 21 MPG. Highway: 25 MPG vs 25 MPG. These are the EPA ratings of each model's lowest-cost configuration.

How is the annual fuel cost calculated?

Distance of 15,000 miles a year at the EPA combined rating (55% city, 45% highway). Gasoline is priced at $4.36/gal (EIA U.S. average for regular, Sep 2026) and electricity at 18.3¢/kWh (EIA U.S. residential average, Jul 2026); premium and diesel configurations use their own EIA prices. Each result is rounded to $10, and differences are calculated from the rounded figures.

Are the Ford F-150 and the Ford Ranger in the same class?

Yes. The EPA classes both as Standard pickups.

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. avg, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal); residential electricity, U.S. avg, Jul 2026 (18.3¢/kWh) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city, same prices for both vehicles