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Small-size trucks provide decent fuel economy and the ability to tow large loads as well. Creative Crop/Digital Vision/Getty Images There are several items you should consider if you are interested in purchasing a truck. You should consider the towing capacity you are looking for, seating, fuel economy and overall size of the truck. One truck that may suit your needs if you are looking for a smaller, fuel efficient truck is the 3.0L Ford Ranger.
Engine and Fuel Economy
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The 3.0L Ford Ranger comes with a 148-horsepower, 3-liter, six-cylinder engine. The engine runs on unleaded fuel and averages 17 miles per gallon in the city and 21 miles per gallon on the highway. Also, the fuel tank is 17 gallons.
Dimensions and Seating
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The 3.0L Ford Ranger is 190 inches in length, 68.3 inches in width, 70.4 inches tall, has a ground clearance of 7.7 inches, a wheelbase of 111.6 inches and a turning circle of 39.1 feet. The truck bed is 72.7 inches in length, 54.3 inches in width, 40.5 inches in width between the wheel wells and 16.5 inches in height. The 3.0L Ford Ranger also features seating for up to three people with a headroom of 39.2 inches, hip room of 52.7 inches, leg room of 42.4 inches and shoulder room of 54.5 inches.
Exterior Features and Towing Capacity
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The 3.0L Ford Ranger comes with several exterior features including front fog lights, halogen bulb headlights, a straight side pickup bed, rear platform step and windshield wipers. The gross vehicle weight rating of the 3.0L Ford Ranger is 4,760 lbs., the curb weight of the truck is 3,454 lbs. and the maximum payload or towing capacity is 1,260 lbs.
Interior Features
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The 3.0L Ford Ranger comes with many interior features including a 12 volt power outlet, air conditioning, front ashtray, AM/FM radio and CD player, clock, storage box, courtesy lights, cup holders, driver and passenger side airbags, armrests, head restraints, power steering and a passenger vanity mirror.
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