Chevrolet C1500 vs Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Chevrolet C1500. At EPA assumptions that is about $800 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet C1500 | Ford Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 25 | 141 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 0 and 1 | 10 and 16 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 147,000 miles | 60,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 22 | 21 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 25 complaints for the Chevrolet C1500 and 141 for the Ford Ranger. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Chevrolet C1500, 3 for the Ford Ranger.