Verdict
At RM100,000, the Dongfeng Box asks RM12,000 more than the RM88,000 Toyota Yaris, but swaps petrol for a 42.3-kWh battery, 430-km EV range and 70-kW DC charging. Its 326-litre boot and 2,660-mm wheelbase are useful gains, alongside adaptive cruise control and auto parking. The Yaris answers with a 105-hp 1.5-litre petrol engine, seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and a full-size spare. For Malaysian buyers without dependable charging, the Toyota’s lower entry price and stronger safety equipment are hard to ignore.
Pick the Dongfeng Box if home or workplace charging suits you and you want 430 km of EV range, a larger 326-litre boot, adaptive cruise control and auto parking.
Pick the Toyota Yaris if you want the lower purchase price, seven airbags with blind-spot monitoring, a full-size spare and petrol refuelling convenience.
Key differences
- Price: Dongfeng Box RM100,000; Toyota Yaris RM88,000.
- Power and torque: Dongfeng Box has a 94-hp, 160-Nm motor; Toyota Yaris has a 105-hp, 150-Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- Energy storage: Dongfeng Box has a 42.3-kWh battery and 430-km range; Toyota Yaris has a 42-litre petrol tank.
- Wheelbase and boot: Dongfeng Box 2,660 mm and 326 litres; Toyota Yaris 2,550 mm and 286 litres.
- Safety equipment: Dongfeng Box has 2 airbags and no blind-spot system; Toyota Yaris has 7 airbags and blind-spot monitoring.
- Warranty: Dongfeng Box 7 years plus an 8-year/unlimited-mileage battery warranty; Toyota Yaris 5 years.
Box
- 42.3-kWh battery with 430-km EV range and 70-kW DC charging
- 326-litre boot and 2,660-mm wheelbase
- Adaptive cruise control, auto parking and six front parking sensors
- Costs RM12,000 more
- Only two airbags versus the Yaris’ seven, and no blind-spot monitoring
- One-piece rear seat and tyre repair kit instead of a 60:40 split rear seat and full-size spare
Yaris
- Seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- RM12,000 lower purchase price
- 60:40 split-folding rear seat and full-size 16-inch alloy spare
- 286-litre boot is 40 litres smaller
- No adaptive cruise control or auto parking
- Five-year warranty is two years shorter
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000 | RM88,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM50✓ | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 150 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 72 mm × 91.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 94 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 160 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 42.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 430 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 70 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.6 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | CVT with 7 Speed Sports Sequential Shift |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,030 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Weight | 1,342 kg | 1,140 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres✓ | 286 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 195/50R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 195/50R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Wanli Harmonic Plus | Toyo Proxes R50 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Front Passenger) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| 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 Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Limited to the first owner only; 8-year/unlimited mileage 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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Box vs Yaris FAQ
Is the Dongfeng Box or Toyota Yaris better?
The Yaris is the safer all-round pick for buyers relying on petrol refuelling, with seven airbags and blind-spot monitoring. Choose the Box if you can charge regularly and place more value on its 430-km EV range, larger boot and adaptive cruise control.
What is the price difference?
The Dongfeng Box costs RM12,000 more than the Toyota Yaris. That gap buys a 42.3-kWh battery, 430-km EV range, 70-kW DC charging, adaptive cruise control and auto parking.
Which has the stronger safety equipment list?
The Toyota Yaris has the stronger passive-safety count: seven airbags against the Dongfeng Box’s two, plus blind-spot monitoring and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. Both have autonomous braking, stability control and a 360-degree camera.
