2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Ford Ranger vs Nissan Frontier
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Ranger uses 0.4 L/100 km less combined (11.2 vs 11.6), about 80 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Ranger: 5.1/10 vs 4.4/10.
- Transport Canada lists 6 safety recalls for the 2026 Ranger and 0 for the Frontier.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  | NissanNissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 5.1/10 | 4.4/10 |
| Body | Pickup | Pickup |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 11.2 | 11.6 |
| City | 12.2 | 13.4 |
| Highway | 9.9 | 9.5 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 262 | 273 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | — |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 6 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.