Ford Ranger vs. GMC Canyon
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Highlights
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$33,550
Starting MSRP
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$38,900
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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3,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
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7,700 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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60 in
Bed Length
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62 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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270 hp
Horsepower
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310 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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270 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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310 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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310 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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430 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.3 L/140
Displacement
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2.7L/-TBD-
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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10-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P255/70SR17
Rear Tire Size
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265/65R18SL
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P255/70SR17
Front Tire Size
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265/65R18SL
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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P265/70R17SL
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent Coil-Over-Shock
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Semi-Elliptic Two-Stage Multi-Leaf Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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N/A
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
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N/A
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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74 in
Height, Overall
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80 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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21 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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41 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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211 in
Length, Overall
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213 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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10 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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38 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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58 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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129 in
Wheelbase
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131 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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48 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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46 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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56 in
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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60 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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62 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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47 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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49 ft³
Cargo Volume
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42 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72.4 w/Mirrors Folded, 84.4 w/Mirrors in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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34 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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Weight & Capacity
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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770 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,240 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,241 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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4,297 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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1,882 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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1,901 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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1,809 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,803 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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3,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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7,700 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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13,250 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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6,050 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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2,359 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,396 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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7,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,809 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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1,803 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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6,500 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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7,100 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,241 lbs
Curb Weight
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4,297 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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220
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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800
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.4 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 GMC Canyon?
The 2026 GMC Canyon is more reliable than the 2026 Ford Ranger according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2026 Canyon versus a reliability rating of 3.8 for the 2026 Ranger.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 GMC Canyon?
The 2026 Ford Ranger is more fuel efficient than the 2026 GMC Canyon with 23 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 GMC Canyon?
The 2026 Ford Ranger is cheaper than the 2026 GMC Canyon with a $33,550 starting MSRP versus a $38,900 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Ford Ranger or the 2026 GMC Canyon?
The 2026 Ford Ranger and the 2026 GMC Canyon both have a 4/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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