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2WD 2-Door SuperCab 126" Sport
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Ranger 2WD 2-Door SuperCab 126" Sport 16 22 $17,190 $18,450
Ranger 2WD 2-Door SuperCab 126" XL 21 26 $15,107 $15,985
Ranger 2WD 2-Door SuperCab 126" XLT 21 26 $16,466 $17,655
Ranger 2WD 4-Door SuperCab 126" Sport 16 22 $18,346 $19,720
Ranger 2WD 4-Door SuperCab 126" XLT 16 22 $17,804 $19,125
Ranger 2WD Reg Cab 112" Sport 16 22 $15,669 $16,780
Ranger 2WD Reg Cab 112" XL 21 26 $13,731 $14,490
Ranger 2WD Reg Cab 112" XLT 21 26 $15,178 $16,240
Ranger 2WD Reg Cab 118" XL 21 26 $14,913 $15,775
Ranger 2WD Reg Cab 118" XLT 21 26 $16,211 $17,375
Ranger 4WD 2-Door SuperCab 126" FX4 Off-Rd 15 19 $21,402 $23,080
Ranger 4WD 2-Door SuperCab 126" Sport 15 19 $19,992 $21,530
Ranger 4WD 2-Door SuperCab 126" XL 15 19 $18,712 $19,905
Ranger 4WD 2-Door SuperCab 126" XLT 15 19 $19,400 $20,880
Ranger 4WD 4-Door SuperCab 126" FX4 Off-Rd 15 19 $22,559 $24,350
Ranger 4WD 4-Door SuperCab 126" Sport 15 19 $21,148 $22,800
Ranger 4WD 4-Door SuperCab 126" XLT 15 19 $20,557 $22,150
Ranger 4WD Reg Cab 112" Sport 15 20 $18,892 $20,320
Ranger 4WD Reg Cab 112" XL 15 20 $17,309 $18,380
Ranger 4WD Reg Cab 112" XLT 15 20 $18,482 $19,870
Ranger 4WD Reg Cab 118" XL 15 20 $18,336 $19,495
Ranger 4WD Reg Cab 118" XLT 15 20 $19,514 $21,005
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2WD Access I4 AT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Tacoma 2WD Access I4 AT 19 25 $17,083 $18,620
Tacoma 2WD Access I4 MT 20 25 $16,257 $17,720
Tacoma 2WD Access I4 MT PreRunner 20 25 $16,953 $18,480
Tacoma 2WD Access V6 AT PreRunner 16 20 $19,097 $20,815
Tacoma 2WD Access V6 MT PreRunner 15 19 $18,289 $19,935
Tacoma 2WD Access V6 MT X-Runner 15 19 $22,059 $24,045
Tacoma 2WD Dbl LB V6 AT PreRunner 16 20 $20,882 $23,040
Tacoma 2WD Dbl V6 AT PreRunner 16 20 $20,429 $22,540
Tacoma 2WD Reg I4 AT 19 25 $14,067 $15,180
Tacoma 2WD Reg I4 MT 20 25 $13,233 $14,280
Tacoma 2WD Reg I4 MT PreRunner 20 25 $14,040 $15,150
Tacoma 4WD Access I4 MT 17 22 $19,776 $21,555
Tacoma 4WD Access V6 AT 16 20 $22,008 $23,990
Tacoma 4WD Access V6 MT 15 18 $21,203 $23,110
Tacoma 4WD Dbl LB V6 AT 16 20 $23,670 $26,115
Tacoma 4WD Dbl V6 AT 16 20 $23,217 $25,615
Tacoma 4WD Dbl V6 MT 15 18 $22,418 $24,735
Tacoma 4WD Reg I4 MT 17 22 $16,890 $18,225
Pricing
Invoice Price
$17,190
$17,083
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$18,450
$18,620
Monthly Payment Estimate
$308 / month
$310 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.4
7.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2008 Ford Ranger’s best, highest use is as an inexpensive work truck or off-road play toy. Anything else exposes the flaws in its seating, its fuel economy, its available features and in its performance. The 2008 Toyota Tacoma covers the basics, at a price that’s lower than full-size trucks.
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TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
22 mpg 25 mpg
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
NA 57.7
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4 41.7
Front Hip Room (in)
52.7 53.6
Second Leg Room (in)
NA 28.2
Passenger Capacity
3 4
Front Head Room (in)
39.2 39.9
Second Hip Room (in)
NA 53.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.5 57.7
Second Head Room (in)
NA 35.2
Exterior Dimensions
Cab to End of Frame (in)
72.9 - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
66.3 65.7
Ground to Top of Frame (in)
NA - TBD -
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
44.0 - TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
125.7 127.2
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cab to Axle (in)
38.1 - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.4 72.2
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
29.5 - TBD -
Overhang, Front (in)
34.0 - TBD -
Frame Width, Rear (in)
32.8 - TBD -
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)
121.6 - TBD -
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)
203.6 208.1
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
8.0 - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (ft³)
37.4 - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
54.4 - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
40.5 41.5
Tailgate Width (in)
52.0 52.9
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
72.7 73.5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
54.4 56.7
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
16.5 18.0
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
10.00 x 2.50 10 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.28 x 0.39 10.8 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr-Assisted
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.5 21.0
Fuel Tank Location
Midship Midship
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA NA
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA NA
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
NA - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
44.6 - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
19.2 17.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
42.7 42.0
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
717 - TBD -
Spare Tire Size
Compact Full-size
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
1843 - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
717 - TBD -
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R15 P215/70R15
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
1843 - TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
1984 - TBD -
Front Tire Size
P235/75R15 P215/70R15
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2280 NA
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
228 NA
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 3500
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
2510 2380
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
6000 7500
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2056 1955
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
4860 4850
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
2600 2685
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
1487 1555
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x 7 15 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact 15 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x 7 15 x - TBD -
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.2 9.1
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA NA
Maximum Alternator Watts
1650 - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
540 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
115 - TBD -
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas I4
Fuel System
SMPI EFI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
180 @ 3950 180 @ 3800
Engine Order Code
99U NA
Displacement
3.0L/182 2.7L/164
Engine Oil Cooler
NA NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
148 @ 4900 159 @ 5200
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 25
Transmission
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA - TBD -
Trans Power Take Off
NA - TBD -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.71
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Model
NA NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.72 2.80
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA
Clutch Size (in)
9.0 NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.50 1.00
Trans Type
5 4
Trans PTO Access
NA - TBD -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.79 NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.40 2.39
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.20 1.53
Trans Order Code
44R NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Ranger Toyota Tacoma
Body Code
125.7" WB - TBD -
Body Style
Supercab 6' Styleside Access Cab
Suspension
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
2510 - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
4.10 - TBD -
Axle Type - Front
Independent SLA - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
30 - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
2850 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf Leaf Spring
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA NA
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA - TBD -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
2600 - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
30 - TBD -
Axle Type - Rear
Ford Semi-Floating - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
SLA w/Torsion Bar Double-Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 1.18
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
2750 - TBD -
Frame
Frame Type
Ladder Ladder

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