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1997 Ford Ranger MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Ford Ranger is a full-size pickup offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (21 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 22 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1996 model. Among 15 full-size pickups rated for 1997, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 21 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #1 of 15 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Ford Ranger's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2410.29.8
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 1997 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Ford Ranger22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2Mazda B Pickup22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Toyota Tacoma22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Dodge Dakota Pickup20 MPG $2,325
  5. 5Toyota Truck/T10019 MPG $2,447
  6. 15Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel14 MPG $3,964
1997 RangerOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,735/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Ranger MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 21 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

1997 Ford Ranger vs. rivals

vs Mazda B Pickup 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Tacoma 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Dakota Pickup 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Ranger saves $211/yr vs Toyota Truck/T100 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Ranger saves $334/yr vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Ranger saves $470/yr vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Ranger saves $622/yr vs Chevrolet S10 Pickup 23 MPG · $2,022/yr S10 Pickup saves $92/yr vs GMC Sonoma 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Sonoma saves $92/yr vs Isuzu Hombre Pickup 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Hombre Pickup saves $92/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Ford Ranger?

Up to 22 MPG combined (21 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 16 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Ford Ranger use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Ford Ranger?

The 1997 Ford Ranger's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Ford Ranger per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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