Verdict
At RM281,888, the Ford Everest costs RM33,000 more than the RM248,888 Volvo EC40, but it answers a different Malaysian brief: seven seats, a 2,900 mm wheelbase and 500 Nm from its 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel. The EC40 is 474 mm shorter, carries five, yet has a larger 413-litre boot against 259 litres and a 488 km EV range from its 70 kWh battery. It also brings 200 kW DC charging, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise with steering assist. Pick the Everest for people-moving and the EC40 for a smaller, better-equipped electric SUV.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, an 80-litre diesel tank and 500 Nm for long-distance family duties.
Pick the Volvo EC40 if five seats are enough and you want a 488 km electric range, 200 kW DC charging and stronger driver-assistance hardware.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; Volvo EC40 RM248,888.
- Seating and boot space: Ford Everest 7 seats and 259 litres; Volvo EC40 5 seats and 413 litres.
- Powertrain: Ford Everest 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel with 207 hp and 500 Nm; Volvo EC40 electric motor with 235 hp and 420 Nm.
- Size: Ford Everest 4,914 mm long with a 2,900 mm wheelbase; Volvo EC40 4,440 mm long with a 2,702 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: Ford Everest 3 years/100,000 km; Volvo EC40 5 years/unlimited mileage plus an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
- Driver assistance: Ford Everest has collision warning and passive cruise control; Volvo EC40 adds autonomous braking and adaptive cruise with steering assist…
Everest
- Seven-seat cabin with one-touch-tumble second row and split-folding third row.
- 500 Nm bi-turbo diesel and 10-speed automatic.
- 17-inch steel spare wheel.
- Costs RM33,000 more.
- 259-litre boot is 154 litres smaller.
- Three-year/100,000 km warranty trails the EC40's five-year unlimited-mileage cover.
EC40
- 488 km range from a 70 kWh battery, with 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- Autonomous braking, adaptive cruise with steering assist and auto parking.
- 413-litre boot, fixed glass roof and 360-degree camera.
- Only five seats versus the Everest's seven.
- No spare wheel; it uses a tyre repair kit.
- 420 Nm motor torque is 80 Nm below the Everest's 500 Nm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888 | RM248,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM220✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 207 hp at 3,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| 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 SelectShift Automatic | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Volvo |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,873 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,582 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 2,185 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 413 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Continental EcoContact 6 VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Sports Chassis |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee)) | 7 (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 | 7 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1x 12V in front, 2x USB-C front, 2x USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 9" Portrait Android Automotive OS Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, 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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 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.
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Everest vs EC40 FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Volvo EC40 better?
The Volvo EC40 is better for a five-seat electric SUV with 488 km range, faster driver assistance and a larger boot. The Ford Everest is better if seven seats and 500 Nm diesel torque are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Everest is RM33,000 dearer: RM281,888 against RM248,888 for the Volvo EC40.
Which one has the longer warranty?
The Volvo EC40 has five years of unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty. The Ford Everest has a three-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty, plus a two-year/60,000 km extended warranty.
