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2005 Ford Ranger MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Ford Ranger is a full-size pickup offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2004 model. Among 18 full-size pickups rated for 2005, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 21 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #1 of 18 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Ford Ranger's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2711.58.7
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2005 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Ford Ranger23 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Mazda B Pickup23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Toyota Tacoma21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Nissan Frontier21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Chevrolet Colorado21 MPG $2,214
  6. 18Chevrolet Silverado CNG9 MPGe $4,833
2005 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 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Ranger Pickup 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2005 Ford Ranger vs. rivals

vs Mazda B Pickup 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Tacoma 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Ranger saves $193/yr vs Nissan Frontier 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Ranger saves $193/yr vs Chevrolet Colorado 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Ranger saves $193/yr vs GMC Canyon 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Ranger saves $193/yr vs Toyota Tundra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Ranger saves $562/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Ford Ranger?

Up to 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 15 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2005 Ford Ranger use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Ford Ranger?

The 2005 Ford Ranger's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Ford Ranger per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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