2024 Ford Ranger vs. 2024 GMC Canyon Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Ranger

2024 Ford
Ranger

MSRP*: $32,820 to $55,720
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Picture of the 2024 GMC Canyon

2024 GMC
Canyon

MSRP*: $36,300 to $54,300
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MPG - City 16 - 21 MPG 16 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 25 MPG 16 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 43.5 ft3 41.9 ft3
Engine
  • 270-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 315-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 405-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 - 405 hp 310 hp
Towing Capacity 5,510 - 7,500 lbs 6,000 - 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 210.6 - 210.9 in 213.2 in
Exterior Width 79.0 in 72.5 in
Leg Room Front 43.7 in
Rear 34.6 - 38.3 in
Front 45.2 in
Rear 34.7 in
Head Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.8 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Ford Ranger offers a bit more room for passengers in the extended cab than the GMC Canyon. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Ford Ranger and the GMC Canyon.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Ranger as you will with the GMC Canyon, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Ford Ranger will have less of an impact on your bank account than the GMC Canyon.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Ranger is much wider than the GMC Canyon, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Ford Ranger takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the GMC Canyon.

Performance
If you've got something you need to tow, the Ford Ranger will do just as well as the GMC Canyon, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Ford Ranger has a little less horsepower than the GMC Canyon.

Powertrain
The Ford Ranger offers much less torque than the GMC Canyon, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Ford Ranger as you will the GMC Canyon. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of lumber or gardening supplies into the bed of the Ford Ranger as you will with the GMC Canyon.