Verdict
At RM248,888, the Ford Ranger Raptor costs RM30,112 less than the RM279,000 Subaru Outback, while its annual road tax is RM438 against RM878. The Subaru is the quicker road car, reaching 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds and 206 km/h; the Ford takes 10.5 seconds and tops out at 180 km/h. But the Raptor’s 500 Nm diesel, locking rear differential, 285/70R17 all-terrain tyres and Fox adaptive dampers make it the focused choice for rough ground. The Outback counters with a 522-litre boot, sunroof and 11-speaker Harman Kardon audio.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor if you need 500 Nm, an 80-litre diesel tank and dedicated off-road hardware at RM30,112 less.
Pick the Subaru Outback if you want the faster 9.6-second 0-100 km/h run, a 522-litre enclosed boot and a more generously specified cabin.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger Raptor RM248,888; Subaru Outback RM279,000.
- Output: Ford Ranger Raptor 210 hp and 500 Nm; Subaru Outback 185 hp and 245 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Ford Ranger Raptor 10.5 seconds; Subaru Outback 9.6 seconds.
- Dimensions: Ford Ranger Raptor 5,381 mm long and 1,922 mm tall; Subaru Outback 4,870 mm and 1,682 mm.
- Luggage: Ford Ranger Raptor has a tip-up rear seat with under-seat storage; Subaru Outback has a 522-litre boot.
- Warranty mileage: Ford Ranger Raptor 160,000 km; Subaru Outback 100,000 km.
Ranger Raptor
- 500 Nm from its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel.
- Fox adaptive dampers, Terrain Management System and locking rear differential.
- RM438 annual road tax and 160,000 km warranty coverage.
- Slower to 100 km/h: 10.5 seconds versus 9.6 seconds.
- No stated boot capacity, where the Outback has 522 litres.
- Lacks the Outback’s sunroof and 11-speaker Harman Kardon system.
Outback
- Quicker 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time and 206 km/h top speed.
- 522-litre boot with a powered tailgate.
- Sunroof, 11.6-inch touchscreen and 11-speaker Harman Kardon audio.
- RM30,112 more expensive and annual road tax is RM878 versus RM438.
- Produces 245 Nm, 255 Nm less than the Ranger Raptor.
- No locking rear differential, Terrain Management System or all-terrain tyres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM248,888✓ | RM279,000 |
| Body type | Pickup | Wagon |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM878 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail diesel with twin turbochargers | Direct Fuel Injection, Horizontally Opposed, 4-Cylinder, DOHC 16-Valve, Boxer Engine |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 210 hp✓ | 185 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 245 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 12 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 with SelectShift | Lineartronic CVT |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford/GM | Subaru |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 206 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,381 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width | 2,028 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,922 mm | 1,682 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 2,430 kg | 1,756 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 63 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 522 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/70R17 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/70R17 | 225.60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Steel | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | Bridgestone Alenza H/L33 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring with Watt's Linkage | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Fox Racing Adaptive Shox Dampers, Terrain Management System with Baja and Sport Mode and Locking Rear Differential | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 | 5 three-point | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Trail Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, 10-way manually adjustable passenger seat | 10-way power adjustable driver with memory, 8-way powered adjustment front passenger |
| Rear Seats | Tip-up with under-seat storage | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC vents |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | — | 11.6" HD Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 11-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front with Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation and PIN Code Access |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Easy-lift Tailgate | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, 230V inverters (Rear and Cargo Bed) | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 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.
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Ranger Raptor vs Outback FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor or Subaru Outback better?
Choose the Ranger Raptor for off-road-specific hardware, 500 Nm of diesel torque and lower purchase and road-tax costs. Choose the Outback for quicker acceleration, a 522-litre boot, sunroof and 11-speaker Harman Kardon audio.
What is the price difference?
The Subaru Outback costs RM279,000, which is RM30,112 more than the Ford Ranger Raptor at RM248,888. Its annual road tax is also RM878, compared with RM438 for the Ford.
Which has the better off-road hardware?
The Ford Ranger Raptor does. It gets Fox Racing Adaptive Shox dampers, Terrain Management System with Baja and Sport modes, a locking rear differential and BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyres. The Subaru Outback has all-wheel drive but none of those listed items.