Ford Ranger Raptor vs Mazda 6 Grand Touring
Verdict
These two suit very different Malaysian lives. The Ford Ranger Raptor costs RM18,040 more, but it gets all-wheel drive, 500 Nm and an 80-litre tank, which matters if you tow, travel outstation or leave tarmac. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is the cleaner road-car choice: lower price, 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time, 218 km/h top speed and a 522-litre boot in a much lower wagon body. Close on warranty and safety tech, not on purpose.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor if you want diesel torque, all-wheel drive and the size of a proper 4x4 pickup.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want a lower-slung petrol wagon with quoted performance and usable boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger Raptor RM248,888; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM230,848
- Power and torque: Ford Ranger Raptor 210 hp/500 Nm; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 185 hp/250 Nm
- Driven wheels: Ford Ranger Raptor all-wheel drive; Mazda 6 Grand Touring front-wheel drive
- Size: Ford Ranger Raptor 5,381 mm long and 1,922 mm tall; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4,800 mm long and 1,480 mm tall
- Fuel tank and road tax: Ford Ranger Raptor 80 litres/RM438 yearly; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 62 litres/RM868 yearly
- Airbags: Ford Ranger Raptor 7; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 6
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 248,888 | RM 230,848✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Wagon |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,996 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 210 hp✓ | 185 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.2 s |
| Top speed | — | 218 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,381 mm | 4,800 mm |
| Width | 2,028 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,922 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | — | 522 L |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 62 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 868 |
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.
Ranger Raptor
- Much stronger 500 Nm torque output
- All-wheel drive traction
- Lower RM438 yearly road tax
- RM18,040 pricier to buy
- Much longer, wider and taller than the Mazda
- No quoted 0-100 km/h, top speed or boot figure
6 Grand Touring
- Lower purchase price
- 8.2-second 0-100 km/h and 218 km/h top speed
- 522-litre boot
- Half the Ford’s torque at 250 Nm
- Front-wheel drive only
- Higher RM868 yearly road tax
Ranger Raptor vs 6 Grand Touring FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor or Mazda 6 Grand Touring better?
The Ford Ranger Raptor is better for torque, all-wheel drive and pickup practicality. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better if you want a lower, quicker-on-paper wagon with a measured boot figure.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger Raptor is RM18,040 more expensive, at RM248,888 against the Mazda 6 Grand Touring’s RM230,848.
Which has lower running-tax cost?
The Ford Ranger Raptor has the lower yearly road tax at RM438. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM868 per year.