Ford Ranger vs Peugeot 408
Verdict
At RM115,888, the Ford Ranger undercuts the RM146,055 Peugeot 408 by RM30,167, while giving you a ladder-frame pick-up body, all-wheel drive, 405 Nm and an 80-litre diesel tank. The 408 answers like a road car: 215 hp, an eight-speed Aisin automatic, front-wheel drive, 8.8-second 0-100 km/h, more listed driver assists and a 536-litre boot. For Malaysian use, the split is clear: Ranger for rougher jobs and torque, 408 for daily ease, safety kit and lower RM90 road tax.
Pick the Ford Ranger if you need a ladder-frame pick-up with all-wheel drive, 405 Nm of diesel torque and the lower purchase price.
Pick the Peugeot 408 if you want a quicker, better-equipped petrol sedan with an automatic gearbox, more safety assists and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger RM115,888; Peugeot 408 RM146,055
- Output: Ford Ranger 168 hp and 405 Nm; Peugeot 408 215 hp and 300 Nm
- Transmission/driveline: Ford Ranger 6-speed manual with all-wheel drive; Peugeot 408 8-speed automatic with front-wheel drive
- Size: Ford Ranger 5,370 mm long and 1,884 mm tall; Peugeot 408 4,687 mm long and 1,510 mm tall
- Fuel tank and road tax: Ford Ranger 80 litres and RM438/year; Peugeot 408 52 litres and RM90/year
- Warranty: Ford Ranger 5 years/160,000 km; Peugeot 408 7 years/200,000 km
Ranger
- RM30,167 cheaper to buy
- All-wheel drive, ladder-frame chassis and 405 Nm suit tougher use
- Larger 80-litre diesel tank
- Manual gearbox only here, while the Peugeot gets an 8-speed automatic
- Less power: 168 hp versus 215 hp
- Lacks listed blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking, reverse camera and parking sensors
408
- More power, with 215 hp and a listed 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Gets blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking, collision warning, reverse camera and front/rear parking sensors
- Longer 7-year/200,000 km warranty and lower RM90 yearly road tax
- RM30,167 more expensive to buy
- Lower torque: 300 Nm versus the Ranger’s 405 Nm
- Front-wheel-drive unibody sedan layout, not the Ranger’s all-wheel-drive ladder-frame pick-up format
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 115,888✓ | RM 146,055 |
| Body type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger | 16-Valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm✓ | 300 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | MT88 | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.8 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 4,687 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 2,787 mm |
| Weight | 2,227 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 536 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Ladder Frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Drum | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic 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 Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Driver Powered Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | 10" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | 200,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438 | RM 90✓ |
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 408 FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger or Peugeot 408 better?
The Peugeot 408 is better for road-biased daily use, equipment and warranty. The Ford Ranger is better if you need a pick-up body, all-wheel drive and stronger 405 Nm diesel torque.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 408 costs RM30,167 more than the Ford Ranger. The running-tax gap also favours the Peugeot, at RM90 per year versus RM438 for the Ranger.
Which one has more safety and convenience kit?
The Peugeot 408 has more listed kit, including blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking, collision warning, auto wipers, cruise control, reverse camera and front/rear parking sensors. The Ranger covers the basics with airbags, stability control, ABS/EBD and hill start assist.