Verdict
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM368,690 against the Volkswagen Touareg’s RM384,972, and its RM16,282 saving buys 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time. It also brings a 122.49-kWh battery with 600 km of EV range. But Malaysian buyers must budget RM9,140 a year in road tax, versus RM1,632 for the Touareg. The Volkswagen is slower at 6.0 seconds, yet its 810-litre boot is far more useful than the Denza’s 495 litres and it adds night vision.
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if 600 km of electric range, 2.7-second acceleration and powered, ventilated, massaging front seats matter more than low annual road tax and maximum luggage room.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you need its 810-litre boot, RM1,632 annual road tax and night vision more than the Denza’s EV performance and rear-seat luxury.
Key differences
- Performance: Denza Z9 GT 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds; Volkswagen Touareg in 6.0 seconds.
- Output: Denza Z9 GT has 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm; Volkswagen Touareg has 335 hp and 450 Nm.
- Annual road tax: Denza Z9 GT RM9,140; Volkswagen Touareg RM1,632.
- Boot space: Denza Z9 GT 495 litres; Volkswagen Touareg 810 litres.
- Wheelbase: Denza Z9 GT 3,125 mm; Volkswagen Touareg 2,984 mm.
- Top speed: Denza Z9 GT 240 km/h; Volkswagen Touareg 250 km/h.
Z9 GT
- 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm from three motors
- 600 km EV range from a 122.49-kWh battery
- Nine airbags, powered rear seats and all-door power operation
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM1,632
- 495-litre boot is 315 litres smaller
- No night vision
Touareg
- 810-litre boot
- Night vision and HD Matrix LED headlamps
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Costs RM16,282 more
- 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Denza by 3.3 seconds
- Six airbags versus nine
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690✓ | RM384,972 |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM1,632✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 335 hp at 5,300 rpm |
| Torque | — | 450 Nm at 1,340 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | V 6 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 84.5 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | 3 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 1,140 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 1,210 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 122.49 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 600 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 1,500 kW | — |
| V2L | 4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 seconds✓ | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 4,878 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres | 810 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | 285/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension | Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Electronic for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | HD Matrix LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Manual rear window blinds |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, e3 Parking | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear Fridges | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage 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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Z9 GT vs Touareg FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or Volkswagen Touareg better?
The Denza Z9 GT is the stronger choice for outright performance, EV range and rear-seat equipment. Choose the Volkswagen Touareg for its 810-litre boot, night vision and far lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Touareg costs RM16,282 more than the Denza Z9 GT.
Which has more boot space?
The Volkswagen Touareg has the larger boot at 810 litres, compared with 495 litres in the Denza Z9 GT. That is a 315-litre advantage for the Volkswagen.
