Ford Ranger vs Maxus V80
Verdict
The Ford Ranger is the dearer, more versatile personal-use choice at RM115,888 versus RM102,076, but the RM13,812 gap buys 168 hp, 405 Nm, all-wheel drive, five seats, six airbags and a five-year warranty. The Maxus V80 is the bigger commercial box: 5,700 mm long, 2,383 mm wide and 2,552 mm tall, with a 3,850 mm wheelbase. It gives up power, seats, airbags and warranty, and road tax is higher at RM839.
Pick the Ford Ranger if you need a diesel pick-up with five seats, all-wheel drive, stronger outputs and more airbags.
Pick the Maxus V80 if your priority is a larger commercial body and a lower purchase price, and two seats are enough.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger RM115,888; Maxus V80 RM102,076
- Output: Ford Ranger 168 hp/405 Nm; Maxus V80 136 hp/330 Nm
- Driven wheels: Ford Ranger all-wheel drive; Maxus V80 front-wheel drive
- Seats and airbags: Ford Ranger 5 seats/6 airbags; Maxus V80 2 seats/2 airbags
- Size: Ford Ranger 5,370 mm long/1,884 mm tall; Maxus V80 5,700 mm long/2,552 mm tall
- Warranty and road tax: Ford Ranger 5 years/RM438; Maxus V80 3 years/RM839
Ranger
- Stronger 168 hp and 405 Nm diesel
- All-wheel drive
- Five seats and six airbags
- Costs RM13,812 more
- Smaller body than the Maxus V80
- No fuel economy figure stated
V80
- Lower purchase price
- Much taller 2,552 mm body
- Long 3,850 mm wheelbase
- Only two seats
- Lower 136 hp and 330 Nm outputs
- Higher RM839 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 115,888 | RM 102,076✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Commercial |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 168 hp✓ | 136 hp |
| Torque | 405 Nm✓ | 330 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 17.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | MT88 | 5 Speed Manual |
| Gears | 6 | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,700 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 2,383 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | 2,552 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,850 mm |
| Weight | 2,227 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 6 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | 215/75R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | 215/75R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Ladder Frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | — | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down | Two Windows |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 839 |
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 vs V80 FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger or Maxus V80 better?
For mixed personal and work use, the Ford Ranger is the better all-rounder: five seats, all-wheel drive, 168 hp, 405 Nm and six airbags. The Maxus V80 makes more sense as a two-seat commercial vehicle.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger costs RM13,812 more than the Maxus V80. That extra money gets more power, more torque, all-wheel drive, five seats, six airbags and a longer five-year warranty.
Which one is bigger?
The Maxus V80 is bigger: 5,700 mm long, 2,383 mm wide and 2,552 mm tall, with a 3,850 mm wheelbase. The Ford Ranger measures 5,370 mm long, 1,918 mm wide and 1,884 mm tall.