Verdict
The Pajero has a 48% bigger boot, while the Pajero is 16% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888✓ | RM291,178 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM2,965 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 24-valve SOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 3,828 cc |
| Horsepower | 207 hp | 247 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 329 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | 95 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | INVECS-II with Sport Mode |
| Gears | 10 | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Jatco |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,780 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 88 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 500 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 265/65R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 265/65R18 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | Full size |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | Xenon Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Middle Row 60:40 Split Folding, Third row removable |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map, Room, Reading, Ambient Lamps |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | Touchscreen Radio CD/MP3 Player, Rockford Fosgate Audio System with Amp and 12 speakers, 9" Rear Monitor with 2 Wireless Headphones |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km✓ | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years✓ | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.