Verdict
These two seven-seat executive MPVs share a 3,000 mm wheelbase, 510-litre boot and much of the cabin kit, including the 14-inch display, 15-speaker JBL audio and 360-degree camera. The RM100,000 gap buys the Alphard a 274 hp/430 Nm 2.4-litre turbo and eight-speed automatic, against the Vellfire’s 180 hp/235 Nm 2.5-litre and CVT. That is a major reserve for overtaking with a full cabin. But the Vellfire is 130 kg lighter, adds a driver’s knee airbag and costs less to put on the road annually, so it remains the rational luxury-MPV choice.
Pick the Toyota Alphard if 274 hp, 430 Nm, an eight-speed automatic and a head-up display matter more than saving RM100,000.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you want the same seven-seat, 3,000 mm-wheelbase format and core rear-cabin equipment for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Alphard RM548,000; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Power and torque: Toyota Alphard 274 hp and 430 Nm; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Engine and transmission: Toyota Alphard 2,393 cc turbo with eight-speed automatic; Toyota Vellfire 2,494 cc naturally aspirated with seven-speed CVT.
- Kerb weight: Toyota Alphard 2,235 kg; Toyota Vellfire 2,105 kg.
- Fuel tank and rated consumption: Toyota Alphard 75 litres and 9.0 L/100 km; Toyota Vellfire 60 litres and 9.1 L/100 km.
- Road tax: Toyota Alphard RM754 per year; Toyota Vellfire RM835 per year.
Alphard
- 274 hp and 430 Nm turbocharged petrol engine.
- Eight-speed automatic, paddle shifts and 180 km/h top speed.
- Head-up display and 75-litre fuel tank.
- Costs RM100,000 more.
- 130 kg heavier at 2,235 kg.
- No driver’s knee airbag; the Vellfire has one.
Vellfire
- RM100,000 lower purchase price.
- 130 kg lighter than the Alphard.
- Driver’s knee airbag and ventilated front seats.
- 180 hp and 235 Nm trail the Alphard by 94 hp and 195 Nm.
- CVT automatic rather than the Alphard’s eight-speed unit.
- No head-up display or auto start/stop.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM548,000 | RM448,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM754✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 274 hp✓ | 180 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm✓ | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9 L/100 km✓ | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,010 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,950 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,235 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 510 litres | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | 6 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Middle Row Seats | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| 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 | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row | 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 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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 Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction | 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 with Contactless Operation | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power sliding with soft close function | 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 | 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.
Used Alphard & Vellfire for sale
Alphard vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Toyota Alphard or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Alphard is better for performance, with 274 hp and 430 Nm versus 180 hp and 235 Nm. The Vellfire is the better buy if those reserves are not essential, as it retains seven seats, a 510-litre boot and the same 3,000 mm wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Alphard costs RM548,000 and the Toyota Vellfire RM448,000, a RM100,000 difference.
Which has lower annual road tax and better rated fuel economy?
The Alphard has lower annual road tax at RM754 versus RM835, and its rated consumption is marginally better at 9.0 L/100 km versus 9.1 L/100 km. It also carries 75 litres of fuel, compared with the Vellfire’s 60 litres.
