Ford Ranger Raptor vs Subaru Outback
Verdict
The Ranger Raptor is the cheaper, bigger, harder-pulling choice: RM248,888 against RM280,390, with a 1,996 cc diesel making 210 hp and 500 Nm. That suits buyers who want a pickup with serious off-road intent and an 80-litre tank. The Outback counters as the tidier wagon, with a 522-litre boot, 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time and 206 km/h top speed stated. Both are CBU, seat five, drive all four wheels, get seven airbags, AEB and a five-year warranty.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor if you want the cheaper truck with diesel torque, a much larger footprint and lower annual road tax.
Pick the Subaru Outback if you want a petrol AWD wagon with a listed 522-litre boot and less bulk to place on Malaysian roads.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger Raptor RM248,888; Subaru Outback RM280,390
- Engine and fuel: Ford 1,996 cc diesel; Subaru 2,498 cc petrol
- Outputs: Ford 210 hp and 500 Nm; Subaru 185 hp and 245 Nm
- Size: Ford 5,381 mm long and 2,028 mm wide; Subaru 4,870 mm long and 1,875 mm wide
- Fuel tank and road tax: Ford 80 litres and RM438/year; Subaru 63 litres and RM878/year
- Cargo figure: Ford boot space not stated; Subaru boot space 522 litres
Ranger Raptor
- Stronger 500 Nm torque figure
- RM31,502 cheaper to buy
- Lower RM438 annual road tax
- Much longer and wider body
- No 0-100 km/h or boot figure stated
- Pickup body is less car-like than a wagon
Outback
- 522-litre boot is stated
- Shorter and narrower than the Ford
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h and 206 km/h top speed listed
- Costs RM31,502 more
- 245 Nm is well below the Ford’s 500 Nm
- Higher RM878 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 248,888✓ | RM 280,390 |
| Body type | Pickup | Wagon |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| 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 |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Boxer |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| 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 | — | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 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) |
| Chassis | Ladder Frame | Unibody |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 878 |
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 vs Outback FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor or Subaru Outback better?
The Ford Ranger Raptor is better for diesel torque, price and road tax. The Subaru Outback is better if you want a wagon body, a stated 522-litre boot and published acceleration figures.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger Raptor is RM31,502 cheaper than the Subaru Outback.
Which one is easier to live with in tight spaces?
The Subaru Outback should be easier to place: it is 4,870 mm long and 1,875 mm wide, versus the Ford Ranger Raptor’s 5,381 mm length and 2,028 mm width.