Verdict
At RM465,990, the Audi Q8 e-tron costs RM17,990 more than the RM448,000 Toyota Vellfire, but takes a very different route: its two motors produce 402 hp and 664 Nm, with a 114-kWh battery rated for 582 km and 170-kW DC charging. The Vellfire is the family carrier, seating seven against the Audi’s five and riding on a 3,000-mm wheelbase. Its 180-hp, 2.5-litre petrol drivetrain and 9.1 L/100 km rating suit drivers who want familiar refuelling, while the Audi suits those able to charge regularly and wanting much stronger performance.
Q8 e-tron
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if you can charge an EV and want 402 hp, all-wheel drive, 582 km of rated range and a 569-litre boot in a five-seat SUV.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if seven seats, captain’s chairs, power sliding doors and a lower RM448,000 entry price matter more than EV performance.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q8 e-tron RM465,990; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Powertrain: Audi Q8 e-tron has two motors with 402 hp and 664 Nm; Toyota Vellfire has a 2,494-cc inline-four with 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Seating: Audi Q8 e-tron has 5 seats; Toyota Vellfire has 7 seats.
- Length and wheelbase: Audi Q8 e-tron is 4,915 mm long with a 2,928-mm wheelbase; Toyota Vellfire is 5,005 mm long with a 3,000-mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Audi Q8 e-tron has 569 litres; Toyota Vellfire has 510 litres.
- Warranty and road tax: Audi Q8 e-tron gets a 2-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and RM545 annual road tax; Toyota Vellfire gets a 5-year…
Q8 e-tron
- 402 hp and 664 Nm from dual motors, with all-wheel drive.
- 114-kWh battery, 582-km rated range and 170-kW DC charging.
- 569-litre boot and 8 airbags.
- RM17,990 dearer than the Toyota Vellfire.
- Five seats versus the Vellfire’s seven.
- 2-year vehicle warranty versus the Vellfire’s 5 years.
Vellfire
- Seven-seat cabin with power-adjustable ottoman captain seats in the middle row.
- Power sliding doors with soft-close function.
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go, steering assist and curve speed reduction.
- 180 hp and 235 Nm fall far short of the Audi’s 402 hp and 664 Nm.
- 170 km/h top speed versus the Audi’s 200 km/h.
- RM835 annual road tax versus RM545 for the Audi.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM465,990 | RM448,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 180 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 90 mm × 98 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 664 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 114 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 582 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-stage ratio planetary gearbox with a single gear | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 2 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,937 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,633 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,928 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 569 litres✓ | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R21 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 21" 5-Arm Black Turbine Style Alloy Wheels | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" 5-Arm Black Turbine Style Alloy Wheels | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Audi pre sense front | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Matrix LED headlights | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Dynamic Turn Signals | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1x 12V Front, 1x front wireless charger, 2x USB-C rear, 1x 12V socket rear | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi sound system | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 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.
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Q8 e-tron vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Q8 e-tron is better for an EV buyer wanting 402 hp, all-wheel drive and 582 km of rated range. The Vellfire is better for carrying seven people, especially with its ottoman captain seats and power sliding doors.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q8 e-tron costs RM465,990 and the Toyota Vellfire costs RM448,000, so the Audi is RM17,990 more expensive.
Which is cheaper to tax each year?
The Audi Q8 e-tron has annual road tax of RM545, which is RM290 less than the Toyota Vellfire’s RM835. The Audi is electric, while the Vellfire uses a 2.5-litre petrol engine.
