Verdict
At RM248,888 apiece, these cross-shops split sharply by use. The Ranger Raptor brings 500 Nm, 10-speed automatic, locking rear differential and Fox adaptive dampers, but its 2,430 kg mass means a 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The 2,185 kg EC40 reaches 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, has a 70 kWh battery with 488 km range, and can DC charge at 200 kW. For Malaysian daily use, its 4,440 mm length, 413-litre boot and RM220 annual road tax are easier to live with than the Ranger’s 5,381 mm body and RM438 tax bill.
Ranger Raptor
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor if you need its locking rear differential, 500 Nm diesel torque, full-size spare wheel and 80-litre fuel tank.
EC40
Pick the Volvo EC40 if you want 488 km of EV range, 200 kW DC charging, a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time and lower RM220 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Powertrain: Ranger Raptor has a 1,996 cc twin-turbo diesel producing 210 hp and 500 Nm; EC40 has one electric motor producing 235 hp and 420 Nm.
- Performance: Ranger Raptor reaches 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds; EC40 does it in 7.3 seconds; both top out at 180 km/h.
- Size: Ranger Raptor is 5,381 mm long with a 3,270 mm wheelbase; EC40 is 4,440 mm long with a 2,702 mm wheelbase.
- Running tax: Ranger Raptor road tax is RM438 per year; EC40 road tax is RM220 per year.
- Energy storage: Ranger Raptor has an 80-litre diesel tank; EC40 has a 70 kWh battery, 488 km range, 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- Warranty: Ranger Raptor has five years or 160,000 km coverage; EC40 has a five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty plus an eight-year/160,000 km battery…
Ranger Raptor
- 500 Nm twin-turbo diesel torque with a 10-speed automatic
- Fox Racing adaptive dampers, Terrain Management System and locking rear differential
- Full-size 17-inch steel spare wheel
- Slower 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus the EC40’s 7.3 seconds
- RM438 annual road tax versus RM220
- Vehicle warranty is capped at 160,000 km, unlike the EC40’s unlimited-mileage cover
EC40
- 488 km EV range from a 70 kWh battery
- 200 kW DC charging and 11 kW AC charging
- 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time, 413-litre boot and 4,440 mm length
- 420 Nm motor torque trails the Ranger Raptor’s 500 Nm
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Ranger Raptor’s full-size spare wheel
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM248,888 | RM248,888 |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM220✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail diesel with twin turbochargers | — |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 235 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 420 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 70 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 488 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 with SelectShift | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford/GM | Volvo |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,381 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 2,028 mm | 1,873 mm |
| Height | 1,922 mm | 1,582 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Weight | 2,430 kg | 2,185 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 413 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/70R17 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/70R17 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Steel | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | Continental EcoContact 6 VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring with Watt's Linkage | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| 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 | Sports Chassis |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| 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 | 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Trail Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix Auto High Beam | LED Projector with 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Tip-up with under-seat storage | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1x 12V in front, 2x USB-C front, 2x USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | 9" Portrait Android Automotive OS Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front with Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Easy-lift Tailgate | Remote Control Activation |
| 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 |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | No |
| 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) | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
Used Ranger Raptor & EC40 for sale
Ranger Raptor vs EC40 FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor or Volvo EC40 better?
The EC40 is the better daily-use choice with 488 km range, 200 kW DC charging, lower road tax and a 7.3-second sprint. Choose the Ranger Raptor for its 500 Nm diesel, full-size spare, locking rear differential and off-road hardware.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference: both cost RM248,888.
Which has the lower annual road tax?
The Volvo EC40 costs RM220 per year in road tax, RM218 less than the Ford Ranger Raptor’s RM438 annual bill.
