Verdict
At RM115,888, the Ford Ranger costs RM25,288 more than the RM90,600 Toyota Vios, and its 168 hp, 405 Nm 2.0-litre turbodiesel and all-wheel drive are in a different league from the Vios’ 104 hp, 138 Nm 1.5-litre petrol front-driver. The trade-off is substantial: the Ranger is 945 mm longer, 903 kg heavier and uses a six-speed manual. For daily urban use, the Vios brings a CVT, 5.2 L/100 km rated economy, a 475-litre boot and far more active safety equipment. Its RM90 annual road tax also undercuts the Ranger’s RM438.
Pick the Ford Ranger if you need all-wheel drive, 405 Nm of diesel torque and a pickup body, and accept its RM115,888 price and six-speed manual.
Pick the Toyota Vios if you want the RM90,600, CVT-equipped sedan with 5.2 L/100 km rated economy, a 475-litre boot and active safety aids.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger RM115,888; Toyota Vios RM90,600.
- Power and torque: Ford Ranger 168 hp and 405 Nm; Toyota Vios 104 hp and 138 Nm.
- Driveline: Ford Ranger all-wheel drive; Toyota Vios front-wheel drive.
- Transmission: Ford Ranger six-speed manual; Toyota Vios CVT automatic with seven-speed Sequential Shiftmatic.
- Length and weight: Ford Ranger 5,370 mm and 2,227 kg; Toyota Vios 4,425 mm and 1,015 kg.
- Road tax: Ford Ranger RM438 per year; Toyota Vios RM90 per year.
Ranger
- 168 hp and 405 Nm from the 2.0-litre turbodiesel.
- All-wheel drive and hill descent control.
- Dual-zone automatic climate control and steering reach adjustment.
- RM25,288 pricier, with RM438 annual road tax versus RM90.
- Six-speed manual where the Vios has a CVT automatic.
- No blind-spot system, autonomous braking, reverse camera or parking sensors.
Vios
- 5.2 L/100 km rated fuel economy with a CVT automatic.
- Blind-spot monitoring, pre-collision braking, steering correction and a 3D panoramic reverse camera.
- 475-litre boot, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a Qi wireless charger.
- 104 hp and 138 Nm trail the Ranger’s 168 hp and 405 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- Single-zone manual air-conditioning and no steering reach adjustment.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM115,888 | RM90,600✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 168 hp✓ | 104 hp |
| Torque | 405 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | MT88 | CVT with 7-speed Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 5.2 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 2,227 kg | 1,015 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 475 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | 195/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | 195/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full-size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, 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 on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| 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 | Fixed Bench |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Manual |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | 9" Touchscreen Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 3D Panoramic View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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.
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Ranger vs Vios FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger or Toyota Vios better?
The Toyota Vios is the better daily-use choice on these specifications: it costs less, has a CVT, rated economy of 5.2 L/100 km and substantially more active safety aids. Choose the Ford Ranger only if all-wheel drive, pickup format and 405 Nm matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger costs RM115,888 and the Toyota Vios costs RM90,600, so the Ranger is RM25,288 more expensive. Its annual road tax is also RM438, compared with RM90 for the Vios.
Which has more safety equipment?
The Toyota Vios has more active safety equipment: blind-spot monitoring, pre-collision braking, steering correction, rear cross-traffic alert and a 3D panoramic reverse camera. Both have six airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control and ISOFIX on the two outer rear seats.