Verdict
The RM14,000 step from the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Diesel to the Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0 V6 EcoBoost is substantial, but it buys a very different pace: 392 hp, 583 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds against 210 hp, 500 Nm and 10.5 seconds. The diesel keeps RM1,132 per year in road-tax savings and carries the same Raptor chassis hardware, safety systems and 80-litre tank. For Malaysian buyers who want the Raptor hardware without the V6 tax bill, the diesel is the sensible remaining-stock choice.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Diesel if you want the same Raptor off-road hardware and safety kit for RM14,000 less, with RM438 annual road tax.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0 V6 EcoBoost if 392 hp, a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time and power adjustment for both front seats justify the extra RM14,000 and RM1,570 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: RM248,888 vs RM262,888
- Engine: 1,996 cc twin-turbo diesel vs 2,956 cc twin-turbo petrol V6
- Power: 210 hp vs 392 hp
- Torque: 500 Nm vs 583 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds vs 5.9 seconds
- Annual road tax: RM438 vs RM1,570
2.0 Diesel
- RM14,000 lower purchase price
- RM1,132 lower annual road tax
- Same Fox adaptive dampers, locking rear differential and Terrain Management System
- 210 hp versus 392 hp
- 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.9 seconds
- Passenger seat is manually adjusted, while both front seats are 11-way power-adjustable in the V6
3.0 V6 EcoBoost
- 392 hp and 583 Nm
- 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds
- 11-way power adjustment for both front seats
- Costs RM14,000 more
- Annual road tax is RM1,570 versus RM438
- Petrol rather than diesel
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM248,888✓ | RM262,888 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM1,570 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail diesel with twin turbochargers | 24-valve DOHC, direct injection with twin-turbochargers, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,956 cc |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 392 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 583 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 85.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 with SelectShift | 10R80 with SelectShift |
| Gears | 10 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford/GM | Ford/GM |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 190 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,381 mm | 5,381 mm |
| Width | 2,028 mm | 2,028 mm |
| Height | 1,922 mm | 1,922 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,270 mm |
| Weight | 2,430 kg | 2,430 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 285/70R17 | 285/70R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/70R17 | 285/70R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Steel | Full-size 17" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring with Watt's Linkage | Coil Spring with Watt's Linkage |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" 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 | Fox Racing Adaptive Shox Dampers, Terrain Management System with Baja and Sport Mode and Locking Rear Differential |
| 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 | 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, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Trail Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Trail Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix 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 | 11-way Power Adjustable Driver and Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Tip-up with under-seat storage | Tip-up with under-seat storage |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights with Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Rear | 4 Front, 2 Rear |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front with Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Front with Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Easy-lift Tailgate | Easy-lift Tailgate |
| 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, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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) | Wireless Qi Charger, 230V inverters (Rear and Cargo Bed) |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
| 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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2.0 Diesel vs 3.0 V6 EcoBoost FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Diesel or Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0 V6 EcoBoost better?
The 3.0 V6 EcoBoost is better for outright performance, with 392 hp and a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The 2.0 Diesel is the better financial choice, saving RM14,000 upfront and RM1,132 annually in road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0 V6 EcoBoost costs RM14,000 more than the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Diesel.
Do the two Ranger Raptors have different off-road hardware?
No. Both use Fox Racing Adaptive Shox dampers, a locking rear differential, Terrain Management System with Baja and Sport modes, double-wishbone front suspension and coil-spring rear suspension with Watt’s linkage.
