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Ford Ranger vs Suzuki Equator

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Ford Ranger

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2012 Suzuki Equator

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Overview

SpecFord RangerXLSuzuki EquatorBase
Selected trimXLBase
Body styleTruck (Crew Cab)Truck (Extended Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed shiftable automatic5-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262012

Pricing & market

SpecFord RangerXLSuzuki EquatorBase
MSRP$33,350$17,899 (best)
Lowest listing price$33,380 (best)—
Median listing price$54,480 (best)—
Highest listing price$60,189 (best)—
For sale now5 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord RangerXLSuzuki EquatorBase
Combined MPG23 MPG (best)21 MPG
City MPG21 MPG (best)19 MPG
Highway MPG25 MPG (best)23 MPG
Fuel tank18 gal21.1 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFord RangerXLSuzuki EquatorBase
Horsepower—152 hp (best)
Torque—171 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.3 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFord RangerXLSuzuki EquatorBase
Seating5 seats (best)4 seats
Doors44
Towing capacity7,500 lbs (best)3,500 lbs
Payload1,788 lbs (best)986 lbs
Curb weight4,203 lbs3,686 lbs (best)
Ground clearance9.3 in (best)7.6 in
Wheelbase128.7 in (best)125.9 in
Length210.6 in (best)206.6 in
Width75.5 in (best)72.8 in
Height73.9 in (best)68.7 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord RangerXLSuzuki EquatorBase
NHTSA overall4 / 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 pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover3 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)82 (best)

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.

TrimFord RangerSuzuki Equator
1

XL

$33,350 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$17,899 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

XL

$36,850 MSRP

Comfort Package

$19,299 MSRP

3

XLT

$35,875 MSRP

Premium

$22,799 MSRP

4

XLT

$39,375 MSRP

Sport

$25,699 MSRP

5

Lariat

$43,755 MSRP

Sport

$26,299 MSRP

6

Lariat

$47,255 MSRP

Sport

$28,699 MSRP

7

Raptor

$57,070 MSRP

RMZ-4

$29,550 MSRP

Live inventory

Ford Ranger vs Suzuki Equator FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2012 Suzuki Equator?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Ranger vs 2012 Suzuki Equator on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2012 Suzuki Equator?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2012 Suzuki Equator starts lower at $17,899. Live Ford Ranger listings start at $33,380.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2012 Suzuki Equator?
The 2012 Suzuki Equator leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (17,899).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2012 Suzuki Equator?
The 2026 Ford Ranger leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2012 Suzuki Equator?
The 2012 Suzuki Equator leads on horsepower in this comparison (261).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2012 Suzuki Equator?
The 2026 Ford Ranger leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford Ranger vs 2012 Suzuki Equator?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Ranger (4/5 NHTSA overall).