2024 GMC CANYON VS. 2024 FORD RANGER COMPARISON

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2024 GMC Canyon vs. 2024 Ford Ranger Comparison


Pound-for-Pound Mid-Size Pickup Truck Review

Comparing between the 2024 GMC Canyon vs. the 2024 Ford Ranger can be challenging. They're both popular mid-size pickups with many similarities and differences to consider when buying a new vehicle.

In this 2024 GMC Canyon comparison guide, we'll break down how it competes with the 2024 Ford Ranger. From towing power to engine performance and technology features, here's everything you need to know to make an informed investment for your next truck.

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2024 Ford Ranger

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2024 GMC Canyon Price & Trims

The 2024 GMC Canyon comes in five trim levels with the following starting prices:

  • Elevation: $36,300+ MSRP
  • AT4: $43,300+ MSRP
  • Denali: $51,300+ MSRP
  • AT4X: $54,300+ MSRP
  • AT4X AEV: $63,000+ MSRP

2024 Ford Ranger Price & Trims

The 2024 Ford Ranger comes in four trim levels with the following starting prices:

  • XL: $32,720+ MSRP
  • XLT: $35,660+ MSRP
  • Lariat: $43,680+ MSRP
  • Raptor: $55,620+ MSRP

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2024 GMC Canyon Elevation

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The 2024 GMC Canyon Elevation pricing starts at $37,595 MSRP. It's practical for pickup drivers looking to save on driving costs because it's the most fuel-efficient trim in the lineup, with an estimated 18mpg city / 23mpg highway / 20 mpg combined.

Notable features include:

  • 11-inch diagonal digital driver information center with off-road performance display
  • 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
  • Available MultiStow® Tailgate Storage System, a built-in, watertight compartment that's 45 inches wide and four inches deep

A key difference between the 2024 GMC Canyon Elevation vs. the 2024 Ford Ranger XLT is its standard features. Keyless ignition, a navigation system, and a satellite radio are all standard on the Elevation, while it's optional on the XLT.

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2024 Ford Ranger XLT

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The 2024 Ranger XLT pricing starts at $35,660+ MSRP.

Notable features include:

  • 10-inch digital driver display in the center stack (12-inch available)
  • 17-inch aluminum wheels
  • Tailgate with concealed clamp pockets and a built-in ruler for a work surface

Some differences between the 2024 Ford Ranger XLT vs. the 2024 GMC Canyon Elevation are their fuel economy ratings and driving assistance features. The XLT is more fuel efficient at 20 city / 24 highway / 22 combined mpg than the Elevation's 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg. Parking assistance also comes standard on the XLT, while it's optional on the Elevation.

2024 GMC Canyon Denali

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The 2024 Canyon Denali pricing starts at $52,595 MSRP.

Notable features include:

  • 20-inch diamond-cut aluminum wheels (Denali-exclusive)
  • 360-degree camera system with up to 10 available views, including the underbody, front, and rear (Denali and AT4X-exclusive)
  • Multicolor 6.3-inch diagonal head-up display

Some differences between the luxury trims of the 2024 GMC Canyon Denali vs. the 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat are their dimensions and driving ranges. The Denali has a higher ground clearance at 10.5 inches, while the Lariat is 9.3 inches. It also exceeds in driving range at 385 city / 535 miles highway compared to the Lariat's 376 city / 451 highway miles.

2024 Ford Ranger Lariat

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The 2024 Ranger Lariat pricing starts at $43,680+ MSRP.

Notable features include:

  • 18-inch machined-aluminum wheels
  • 360-degree camera with digital rearview (Lariat standard-exclusive)
  • 12-inch center stack head-up display

Some differences between the luxury trims of the 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat vs. the 2024 GMC Canyon Denali are their fuel efficiency and weight. The Lariat has mostly better fuel economy ratings at 20 city / 24 highway / 22 combined mpg than the Denali's 18 city / 25 highway / 19 combined mpg. It also has a lighter curb weight of 4,415 lbs., while the Denali is 4,860 lbs.

2024 GMC Canyon AT4X

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The 2024 Canyon AT4X pricing starts at $55,895 MSRP.

Notable features include:

  • 17-inch black high-gloss aluminum wheels
  • Wireless phone charging
  • Seven-speaker Bose audio system

Some differences between the off-road trims for the 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X vs. the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor are their curb weights and available features. The AT4X is significantly lighter at 4,970 lbs. than the Raptor's 5,325 lbs. It also offers an optional sunroof and standard cooled/ventilated seats, while both remain unavailable in the Raptor.

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2024 Ford Ranger Raptor

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The 2024 Ranger Raptor pricing starts at $55,620+ MSRP.

Notable features include:

  • 17-inch gray-painted aluminum wheels
  • Wireless charging pad
  • 10-speaker B&O sound system, including a subwoofer

A key difference between the off-road trims for the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor vs. the 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X is their powertrain performance. The Raptor has a stronger, standard 3.0L V6 engine, outputting 405hp and 430 lb.-ft. of torque. The AT4X's 2.7L inline-four engine produces a lower 310hp but outputs the same 430 lb.-ft. of torque.

2024 GMC Canyon Engines & Powertrain

The 2024 Canyon has only one powertrain option:

Turbocharged 2.7L TurbomaxTM Four-Cylinder

  • 310 hp and 430 lb.-ft. of torque
  • 18 city / 25 highway / 19 combined mpg
  • 21.4g fuel capacity

It's a 2.7L inline-four TurbomaxTM engine with 310 hp and 430 lb.-ft. of torque that's paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The estimated fuel economy ratings are 18 city / 25 highway / 19 combined mpg. Its fuel capacity is 21.4 gallons, outbeating the Ranger's three engine options.

2024 Ford Ranger Engines & Powertrain

The 2024 Ranger offers three powertrain options that all pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission:

Turbocharged 2.3L EcoBoost® Four-Cylinder

  • 270 hp and 310 lb.-ft. of torque
  • 21 city / 25 highway / 22 combined mpg
  • 18.7g fuel capacity
Twin-Turbocharged 2.7L EcoBoost® V-6
  • 315hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque
  • 19 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg
  • 18.7g fuel capacity
Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L EcoBoost® V-6 (Raptor Exclusive)
  • 405hp and 430 lb.-ft. of torque
  • 16 city / 18 highway / 17 combined mpg
  • 20.3g fuel capacity

Although the 2024 Canyon has a higher gas capacity, the 2024 Ranger has the slight edge on fuel efficiency.

2024 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity & Payload Ratings

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The 2024 Canyon towing and payload capacities depend on the trim level and configuration:

  • Elevation: 7,700 lbs. max towing, 1,640 lbs. max payload (RWD), & 1,590 lbs. max payload (4WD)
  • AT4: 7,700 lbs. max towing and 1,550 lbs. max payload (4WD)
  • Denali: 7,700 lbs. max towing and 1,360 lbs. max payload (4WD)
  • AT4X: 6,000 lbs. max towing and 1,250 lbs. max payload (4WD)
  • AT4X AEV Edition: 5,500 lbs. max towing and 1,050 lbs. max payload (4WD)

2024 Ford Ranger Towing Capacity & Payload Ratings

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The 2024 Ranger's towing and payload capacities depend on the engine option, configuration, and trim:

  • 2.3L (2WD): 7,500 lbs. max towing and 1,805 lbs. max payload
  • 2.3L (4WD): 7,500 lbs. max towing and 1,711 lbs. max payload
  • 2.7L (4WD): 7,500 lbs. max towing and 1,541 lbs. max payload
  • 3.0L (Raptor 4WD): 5,510 lbs. max towing and 1,375 lbs. max payload

The Ranger has a standard 3,500 lbs. towing capacity. With the Trailer Tow package (Raptor standard), it can tow up to 7,500 lbs. for all configurations and trims except the 3.0L engine.

2024 GMC Canyon Interior Design & Features

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The 2024 Canyon has four interior colors, depending on the trim:

  • Jet Black (Elevation)
  • Jet Black/Timber (AT4)
  • Jet Black/Teak (Denali)
  • Obsidian Rush (AT4X)

It comes in a 2WD or 4WD Crew Cab Short Box with up to five-passenger seating and a four-door configuration. The total cargo space is 41.9 cubic feet with 61.7 inches in cargo bed length.

2024 Ford Ranger Interior Design & Features

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The 2024 Ranger comes in two interior colors, depending on the trim:

  • Ebony or Sandstone premium cloth bucket seats (XLT)
  • Ebony or Sandstone leather-trimmed front bucket seats (Lariat)
  • Ebony leather-trimmed front bucket seats with stitching (Raptor)
  • Ebony premium cloth front bucket seats (XL)

It comes in AWD, RWD, or 4WD Crew Cab with up to five-passenger seating and a four-door configuration.

2024 GMC Canyon Exterior Colors & Dimensions

The 2024 Canyon has eight exterior color options:

  • Deep Bronze Metallic
  • Desert Sand Metallic
  • Dynamic Blue Metallic
  • Onyx Black
  • Solar Flare Metallic
  • Sterling Metallic
  • Summit White
  • Volcanic Red Tintcoat

The exterior dimensions are 213.2" L x 84.4" W x 79.8" H.

2024 Ford Ranger Exterior Colors & Dimensions

The 2024 Ranger has nine exterior color options:

  • Azure Gray Metallic
  • Cactus Gray
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Shadow Black
  • Shelter Green Metallic (Raptor only)
  • Velocity Blue Metallic

The exterior dimensions are 210.6" L x 75.5" W x 74.4" H.

2024 GMC Canyon Safety Equipment

The 2024 Canyon comes with a full suite of safety and driver assistance features, including:

  • Forward collision warning (standard)
  • Automatic emergency braking (standard)
  • Active lane keep assist (standard)
  • Adaptive high beams (standard)
  • Rear pedestrian and cross-traffic alerts (available)
  • Adaptive cruise control (available)
  • Blind-spot monitoring (available)

Additionally, the 2024 Canyon has a respectable four out of five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA.

2024 Ford Ranger Safety Equipment

The 2024 Ranger has standard safety and driver assistance features, but more advanced technologies require upgrading to upper-level trims or packages.

Notable features include:

  • Forward collision warning (standard)
  • Automatic emergency braking (standard)
  • Active lane keep assist (standard)
  • Rear cross-traffic alert (available)
  • Adaptive cruise control (available)
  • Blind-spot monitoring (available)

The 2024 Ranger doesn't have NHTSA safety ratings.

Canyon vs. Ranger: The 2024 GMC Canyon is Simply Hard to Beat

Although the 2024 Canyon has higher pricing, it brings better overall value than the 2024 Ranger. Even as a re-design year with significant changes, like cabin technology upgrades and all turbocharged diesel engine options, the Ranger is smaller and less powerful than the Canyon.

Despite the Canyon having one engine option, it still produces the same torque as the Ranger's three engines. The Canyon also has bigger dimensions, bringing more cargo/passenger seating and ground clearance in a mid-size pickup. While the Ranger outbeats in fuel efficiency due to its lower curb weight and size, it has a lower gas capacity and shorter driving ranges.

In addition to powertrain performance, the Canyon has more standard features across the lineup. Sought-after amenities like cooled/ventilated seats, adaptive high beams, and keyless ignition come standard, which is optional in select trims or unavailable in the Ranger.

If you're deciding between the Ranger or Canyon, the Canyon is simply hard to beat for these reasons alone. And, when you're ready to shop for your next mid-size pickup, we've got you covered at Octane GMC in Sante Fe.

We're dedicated to quality customer satisfaction for all vehicles we sell. From our 48-hour love-it or leave-it guarantee to complimentary 101-point safety and reliability checks, our Octane Advantage program gives you even more value for your money.

Browse our new GMC Canyon inventory or contact us for help picking your next pickup today!

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