Verdict
At RM248,888, the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Diesel is the rational buy: annual road tax is RM438, or RM1,132 less than the V6’s RM1,570, while both retain the Fox adaptive dampers, locking rear differential and Baja mode. The RM14,000 step to the RM262,888 Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0 V6 EcoBoost buys 182 hp more, 83 Nm more torque, a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time and powered adjustment for both front seats. Buy the V6 for its huge pace advantage; buy the diesel before remaining stock runs out if running costs matter more.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Diesel if you want the lower RM248,888 entry price and RM438 annual road tax without giving up the Raptor’s core off-road hardware.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0 V6 EcoBoost if you will use its 392 hp, 583 Nm and 5.9-second 0-100 km/h performance enough to justify RM14,000 more upfront.
Key differences
- Price: RM248,888 for the 2.0 Diesel versus RM262,888 for the 3.0 V6 EcoBoost.
- Annual road tax: RM438 for the 2.0 Diesel versus RM1,570 for the 3.0 V6 EcoBoost.
- Output: 210 hp and 500 Nm for the 2.0 Diesel versus 392 hp and 583 Nm for the 3.0 V6 EcoBoost.
- Acceleration and top speed: 10.5 seconds and 180 km/h for the 2.0 Diesel versus 5.9 seconds and 190 km/h for the 3.0 V6 EcoBoost.
- Front-seat adjustment: 10-way power driver and 10-way manual passenger in the 2.0 Diesel versus 11-way power adjustment for both front occupants in the 3.
2.0 Diesel
- RM14,000 lower purchase price.
- RM438 annual road tax versus RM1,570.
- 500 Nm arrives at 1,750 rpm.
- 210 hp versus 392 hp.
- 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.9 seconds.
- Passenger seat is manually adjusted rather than power operated.
3.0 V6 EcoBoost
- 392 hp and 583 Nm.
- 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 11-way power adjustment for both front seats.
- Costs RM14,000 more upfront.
- RM1,570 annual road tax versus RM438.
| 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 at 3,750 rpm | 392 hp at 5,650 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 583 Nm at 3,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | 85.3 mm × 86.1 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 | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 | 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 decisively quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds versus 10.5 seconds. The 2.0 Diesel is the better cost-conscious choice, with a RM14,000 lower price and RM1,132 less annual 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: RM262,888 against RM248,888.
How much more road tax does the V6 cost?
The 3.0 V6 EcoBoost carries RM1,570 annual road tax, which is RM1,132 more than the 2.0 Diesel’s RM438 annual bill.