Chevrolet S10 vs Ford Ranger
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ford Ranger
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet S10LS | Ford RangerXL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LS | XL |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (SuperCrew) |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2004 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet S10LS | Ford RangerXL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,660 (best) | $33,350 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet S10LS | Ford RangerXL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 15 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 18 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal | 18 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet S10LS | Ford RangerXL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 270 hp (best) |
| Torque | 250 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4.3 L (best) | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet S10LS | Ford RangerXL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 5,200 lbs | 7,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,067 lbs | 1,818 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,083 lbs (best) | 4,232 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 129 in (best) |
| Length | 205.3 in | 211 in (best) |
| Width | 67.9 in | 79 in (best) |
| Height | 63.4 in | 74 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet S10LS | Ford RangerXL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet S10 | Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LS $24,660 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XL $33,350 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | XL $36,850 MSRP |
| 3 | — | XLT $35,875 MSRP |
| 4 | — | XLT $39,375 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Lariat $43,755 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Lariat $47,255 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Raptor $57,070 MSRP |