Verdict
The Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0 V6 EcoBoost asks RM14,000 more than the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Diesel, and the gap buys a clear engine step-up: 293 hp and 583 Nm instead of 210 hp and 500 Nm. Same pickup body, same 5 seats, same AWD layout, same 80-litre tank and same 7 airbags, so the choice is not about cabin space or basic safety kit. But road tax jumps from RM438 to RM1,570 a year, which makes the diesel the easier Malaysian ownership call.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Diesel if you want the Raptor look and chassis package with 500 Nm, lower purchase price and much lower annual road tax.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0 V6 EcoBoost if you want the stronger Raptor engine and are happy paying extra upfront and every year for 293 hp and 583 Nm.
Key differences
- Price: RM248,888 vs RM262,888
- Fuel and engine: diesel 1,996 cc vs petrol 2,956 cc
- Power: 210 hp vs 293 hp
- Torque: 500 Nm vs 583 Nm
- Road tax per year: RM438 vs RM1,570
- Dimensions: 5,381 mm long, 2,028 mm wide, 1,922 mm tall vs identical 5,381 mm, 2,028 mm, 1,922 mm
2.0 Diesel
- RM14,000 cheaper to buy
- Road tax is far lower at RM438 a year
- Same 5 seats, AWD, 7 airbags and 80-litre fuel tank
- 83 hp down on the V6 petrol
- 83 Nm less torque
- No size or seating advantage over the pricier variant
3.0 V6 EcoBoost
- Much stronger 293 hp output
- Higher 583 Nm torque figure
- Same body size, safety count and warranty as the diesel
- Costs RM14,000 more
- Road tax rises to RM1,570 a year
- No extra seats, tank capacity or airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 248,888✓ | RM 262,888 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail diesel with twin turbochargers | 24-valve DOHC, direct injection with twin-turbochargers, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,956 cc |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 293 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 583 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 85.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 with SelectShift | 10R80 with SelectShift |
| Gears | 10 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford/GM | Ford/GM |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,381 mm | 5,381 mm |
| Width | 2,028 mm | 2,028 mm |
| Height | 1,922 mm | 1,922 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,270 mm |
| Weight | 2,430 kg | 2,430 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 285/70R17 | 285/70R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/70R17 | 285/70R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Steel | Full-size 17" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder Frame | Ladder Frame |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring with Watt's Linkage | Coil Spring with Watt's Linkage |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Fox Racing Adaptive Shox Dampers, Terrain Management System with Baja and Sport Mode and Locking Rear Differential | 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, Front Side, Driver's Knee, 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 On Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Trail Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Trail Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix Auto High Beam |
| 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 | 11-way Power Adjustable Driver and Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Tip-up with under-seat storage | Tip-up with under-seat storage |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights with Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Rear | 4 Front, 2 Rear |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front with Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Front with Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Easy-lift Tailgate | Easy-lift Tailgate |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, 230V inverters (Rear and Cargo Bed) | Wireless Qi Charger, 230V inverters (Rear and Cargo Bed) |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 1,570 |
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.
2.0 Diesel vs 3.0 V6 EcoBoost FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Diesel or Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0 V6 EcoBoost better?
The 3.0 V6 EcoBoost is better for performance, with 293 hp and 583 Nm. The 2.0 Diesel is the better buy if cost matters, because it keeps the same body, AWD, 7 airbags and 5-seat layout with much lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0 V6 EcoBoost costs RM262,888, while the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Diesel costs RM248,888. That is a RM14,000 gap before considering the higher annual road tax on the petrol V6.
Do both Ford Ranger Raptor variants have the same size and safety kit?
Yes. Both are 5,381 mm long, 2,028 mm wide and 1,922 mm tall, with a 3,270 mm wheelbase. Both also have 7 airbags, auto emergency braking, all-wheel drive and a 5-year warranty.