Ford Ranger vs Toyota Hiace
Verdict
These two solve different Malaysian jobs. The Ford Ranger costs RM 115,888 against the Toyota Hiace at RM 169,000, and the cheaper Ford gives you all-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and a bigger 80-litre tank. The Toyota answers with 10 seats instead of five, an automatic gearbox, more torque at 450 Nm and a much larger body. If you carry people, the Hiace is the clear tool. If you need a double-cab pick-up with 4x4 traction, the Ranger makes more sense.
Pick the Ford Ranger if you want a five-seat diesel pick-up with all-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and lower running tax.
Pick the Toyota Hiace if you need 10 seats, an automatic gearbox and the larger commercial-van footprint.
Key differences
- Seating: Ford Ranger 5 seats, Toyota Hiace 10 seats
- Drivetrain: Ford Ranger all-wheel drive, Toyota Hiace rear-wheel drive
- Transmission: Ford Ranger manual, Toyota Hiace conventional automatic
- Engine output: Ford Ranger 168 hp/405 Nm, Toyota Hiace 175 hp/450 Nm
- Size: Ford Ranger 5,370 mm long/1,884 mm tall, Toyota Hiace 5,915 mm long/2,280 mm tall
- Road tax: Ford Ranger RM 438 a year, Toyota Hiace RM 1,248 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 115,888✓ | RM 169,000 |
| Body type | Pickup | Commercial |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Commercial |
| Seats | 5 | 10 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,996 cc | 2,755 cc |
| Power | 168 hp | 175 hp✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,915 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | 2,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,860 mm |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 70 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 1,248 |
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
- All-wheel drive traction
- Lower purchase price
- Larger 80-litre fuel tank
- Only five seats
- Manual gearbox only
- Less torque than the Hiace
Hiace
- Seats 10 people
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Higher 450 Nm torque output
- Higher road tax
- Rear-wheel drive only
- Smaller 70-litre fuel tank
Ranger vs Hiace FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger or Toyota Hiace better?
The Toyota Hiace is better for carrying people, with 10 seats and an automatic gearbox. The Ford Ranger is better if you need a five-seat pick-up with all-wheel drive and a lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger is RM 53,112 cheaper than the Toyota Hiace. Its annual road tax is also RM 810 lower.
Which one is larger?
The Toyota Hiace is larger: 5,915 mm long, 1,950 mm wide and 2,280 mm tall. The Ford Ranger measures 5,370 mm long, 1,918 mm wide and 1,884 mm tall.