2021 Ford Ranger vs 2021 GMC Canyon

2021 Ford Ranger

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2021 GMC Canyon

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LARIAT 2WD SuperCab 6' Box

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ranger LARIAT 2WD SuperCab 6' Box	21	26	$31,594	$32,910
Ranger LARIAT 2WD SuperCrew 5' Box	21	26	$33,682	$35,085
Ranger LARIAT 4WD SuperCab 6' Box	20	24	$35,145	$36,610
Ranger LARIAT 4WD SuperCrew 5' Box	20	24	$37,234	$38,785
Ranger XL 2WD SuperCab 6' Box	21	26	$24,075	$24,820
Ranger XL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete	19	18	$24,075	$24,820
Ranger XL 2WD SuperCrew 5' Box	21	26	$26,403	$27,220
Ranger XL 4WD SuperCab 6' Box	20	24	$27,815	$28,675
Ranger XL 4WD SuperCrew 5' Box	20	24	$30,143	$31,075
Ranger XLT 2WD SuperCab 6' Box	21	26	$27,715	$28,870
Ranger XLT 2WD SuperCrew 5' Box	21	26	$29,804	$31,045
Ranger XLT 4WD SuperCab 6' Box	20	24	$31,267	$32,570
Ranger XLT 4WD SuperCrew 5' Box	20	24	$33,355	$34,745

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2WD Crew Cab 128" Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Denali	18	25	$39,018	$40,900
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation	19	25	$30,432	$31,900
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation Standard	19	25	$26,998	$28,300
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation	19	25	$28,620	$30,000
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard	19	25	$25,449	$26,400
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" AT4 w/Cloth	17	24	$36,442	$38,200
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" AT4 w/Leather	17	24	$38,160	$40,000
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" Denali	17	24	$42,357	$44,400
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation	17	24	$35,298	$37,000
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" AT4 w/Cloth	17	24	$37,015	$38,800
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" AT4 w/Leather	17	24	$38,732	$40,600
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" Denali	17	24	$42,643	$44,700
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" Elevation	17	24	$35,870	$37,600
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard	17	24	$30,655	$31,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,594

$39,018

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,910

$40,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$549 / month

$682 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Ford Ranger ventures further off the pavement this year with oversized off-road packages for the mid-size truck.

The 2021 GMC Canyon looks good and performs well, but falters on safety.

TCC Likes

Good turbo-4
Nice 8.0-inch touchscreen
Capable off-road

Classic truck style
Off-road AT4 variant
Powertrain choices

TCC Dislikes

Too expensive
Too spartan in base trim
Unimpressive interior

Expensive 4WD
Expensive diesel
Weak base engine

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

25 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

30.4

35.8

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

Second Hip Room (in)

55.3

53.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.6

57.5

Second Head Room (in)

35.9

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

56.2

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

55.8

Exterior Dimensions

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.4

8.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.8

74.3

Overhang, Front (in)

35.8

36.9

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.4

8.3

Length, Overall (in)

210.8

212.4

Height, Overall (in)

70.7

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

33.1

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

126.8

128.3

Frame Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

- TBD -

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

47.2

Cab to Axle (in)

23.94

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

20.8

- TBD -

Cargo Volume (ft³)

51.8

41.3

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

61.4

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.8

44.4

Tailgate Width (in)

55.4

- TBD -

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

61.7

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

61.4

57.8

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

12.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

12.75 x - TBD -

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Location

- TBD -

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.3

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P265/60SR18

255/55R20

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

3240

3200

Rear Tire Order Code

QQD

Front Tire Size

P265/60SR18

255/55R20

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

255/65R17

Front Tire Order Code

QQD

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

3240

3500

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAO

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

7000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

7000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3500

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

8650

12000

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1777

1761

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2885

3200

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2368

2239

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6050

5800

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 x 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

17 x 8

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

2.3 L/140

3.6L/222

Engine Oil Cooler

None

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

270 @ 5500

308 @ 6800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Gas V6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310 @ 3000

275 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

99H

LGZ

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.15

2.07

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.26

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.66

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.87

3.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.98

3.04

Trans Order Code

44U

M5T

Transfer Case Model

None

N/A

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.77

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.85

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.27

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.70

4.62

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Trans Power Take Off

Summary

Body Style

SuperCab

Crew Cab Pickup

Vehicle Name

Ford Ranger

GMC Canyon

Body Code

E63

Suspension

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.73

3.42

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

2885

3200

Suspension Type - Rear

Leaf

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.73

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3500

Axle Type - Rear

Rigid Axle

Semi-Floating

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Independent Coil

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3500

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

2885

3200

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

8.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Frame

Frame Type

Fully-boxed

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Ford Ranger

2021 Ranger arriving; 2020s still in stock
Lease: From $199 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $3,750 off 2020s; $1,250 off 2021s
Finance: From 0.9% APR for 36 months

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2021 GMC Canyon

2021 Canyon selection improving
Lease: From $279 for 39 months
Rebates: Up to $3,500 off
Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months + $800 bonus

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