Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo vs 2024 Toyota HiLux Rogue MHEV: Spec battle

Australia's two ute heavy-hitters have a lot to offer, but which is going to be best for you? We've broken down the specs to find out.

6 Jun 2024 at 5:04 pm

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Max Davies

Marketplace Journalist

Max Davies

Marketplace Journalist

Utes continue to be some of the best-selling vehicles in Australia, with more than 205,000 units delivered over the course of 2023.

Four-wheel drive ute sales were second to only the mid-sized SUV segment last year. And among all those impressive numbers, the ute segment is dominated by two key players in Australia.

Those are the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, both tried and tested dual-cab stalwarts in the ute/pickup truck world with plenty to offer in terms of versatility and functionality.

There are a plethora of variants for both vehicles, ranging from cheap 4×2 cab-chassis models to massive, powerful and expensive monsters. We’ve picked popular high-end versions of each that match up on paper.

We’re comparing the Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo and the 2024 Toyota HiLux Rogue MHEV.

They’re similarly priced, similar on paper, but there are key differences that we’ll break down here.

NOTE: The images throughout this story are collated from our previous reviews of the two cars.

Pricing

Both models are a few rungs down from the peak of their respective line-ups, and there’s only a difference of around $2000 between the two.

The Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo received a $250 price increase on June 1 this year, while the HiLux Rogue received a mild-hybrid powertrain for 2024 and is $770 more expensive than the previous year’s diesel-only offering.

The Wildtrak can be optioned with a V6 engine for an additional $4000, which brings an extra 30kW of power and 100Nm of torque.

Model	Price before on-roads
Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo	$69,640
Toyota HiLux Rogue V-Active Technology	$71,530

Drivetrains and Efficiency

There are a couple of different engines across each ute line-up, but these two are offered with turbocharged four-cylinder diesel powerplants.

The notable difference is Toyota’s inclusion of the V-Active mild-hybrid system, which adds a motor generator, 48V battery, and DC/DC converter to its 2.8-litre turbo-diesel.

It doesn’t change power output compared to the outgoing non-MHEV engine, and the Ranger has slightly more to give. It also has four more gears.

Both have four-wheel drive which can’t be operated on sealed surfaces, an 80-litre fuel tank, and a braked towing capacity of 3500kg.

	Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo	Toyota HiLux Rogue MHEV
Engine	2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel 4cyl	2.8L turbo-diesel 4cyl
Hybrid	N/A	48V mild-hybrid
Power	154kW @ 3750rpm	150kW @ 3000rpm – 3400rpm
Torque	500Nm @ 1750rpm – 2000rpm	500Nm @ 1600rpm – 2800rpm
Transmission	10-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Driven wheels	4WD with low range	4WD with low range
Fuel economy (claim)	7.6L/100km	7.8L/100km
Fuel tank capacity	80L	80L
Maximum towing capacity	3500kg (braked)	3500kg (braked)

Dimensions

Both cars are similarly sized, though the Toyota has a wheelbase that’s around 200mm shorter.

Its body is roughly 100mm wider than the Ranger thanks to its wider track and wheel arches. You’ll also get 31mm of extra ground clearance in the HiLux Rogue than the Wildtrak.

The other notable difference is weight. The Ranger has a kerb weight that is around 50kg heavier than the HiLux, and a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) that’s around 200kg heavier.

The Ranger does have a more impressive payload though, as it can carry just over 100kg more than the HiLux.

	Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo	Toyota HiLux Rogue MHEV
Length	5370mm	5325mm
Body width	1918mm excl. mirrors	2020mm excl. mirrors
Height	1886mm	1870mm
Wheelbase	3270mm	3085mm
Ground clearance	234mm	265mm
Kerb weight	2329kg	2286kg
Payload	951kg	854kg
Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)	3280kg	3050kg

Servicing and warranty

Here’s a breakdown of warranty and servicing for the two cars:

	Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo	Toyota HiLux Rogue MHEV
Warranty	5 years, unlimited kilometres	5 years, unlimited kilometres
Service interval	12 months or 15,000km	6 months or 10,000km
Avg. annual service price first 4 years	$379	$360.42

Toyota’s warranty on the drivetrain extends to seven years if you service on time within the Toyota dealer network.

Safety

The Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating.

The Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo comes standard with the following safety equipment:

9 airbags
- incl. driver, passenger knee airbags
- incl. front-centre airbag
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist detection
- Junction assist
Adaptive cruise control
Blind-spot assist
Rear cross-traffic alert
Lane departure warning
Lane keep assist
Road edge detection
Reversing camera
Rear parking sensors
Trailer Coverage (with optional Tow Pack)
Adaptive cruise control incl. stop/go
Blind-spot monitoring incl. Trailer Coverage
Lane centring assist
Traffic sign recognition
Tyre pressure monitoring
Active Park Assist 2.0

The optional Touring Pack adds a surround-view camera.

The HiLux also wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating.

Standard safety features on the HiLux Rogue include:

7 airbags
Autonomous emergency braking (with pedestrian and cyclist detection)
Adaptive cruise control
Lane departure warning
Brake-based lane keep assist
Traffic sign recognition
Front and rear parking sensors
Blind-spot monitoring
360-degree camera
Rear cross-traffic alert
Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian (day/night) detection
- Cyclist (day) detection
Adaptive cruise control
Lane departure warning with brake-based steering assist
Traffic sign recognition

Here’s a breakdown of how each car scored in ANCAP testing:

	Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo	Toyota HiLux Rogue MHEV
Adult occupant protection	84 per cent	96 per cent
Child occupant protection	93 per cent	87 per cent
Vulnerable road user protection	74 per cent	88 per cent
Safety assist	83 per cent	78 per cent