Verdict
The Volkswagen Tayron is the rational family buy: it costs RM98,340 less, seats seven and stretches its wheelbase to 2,790 mm versus the Harrier’s 2,690 mm. Its RM120 annual road tax also undercuts the Toyota’s RM830. The Toyota Harrier answers with a 396-litre boot, against 345 litres in the Tayron, plus a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and eight-year hybrid-component cover. Pick it for the hybrid drivetrain and longer cover; pick the Tayron if two extra seats and a far lower entry cost matter more.
Pick the Toyota Harrier if you want the 2.5-litre hybrid system, a larger 396-litre boot and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty coverage.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if you need seven seats, a 2,790-mm wheelbase and RM98,340 left in your budget.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Harrier RM289,000; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660.
- Seats: Toyota Harrier 5; Volkswagen Tayron 7.
- Wheelbase: Toyota Harrier 2,690 mm; Volkswagen Tayron 2,790 mm.
- Boot space: Toyota Harrier 396 litres; Volkswagen Tayron 345 litres.
- Annual road tax: Toyota Harrier RM830; Volkswagen Tayron RM120.
- Warranty: Toyota Harrier 5 years/unlimited mileage; Volkswagen Tayron 2 years/unlimited mileage.
Harrier
- 396-litre boot is 51 litres larger
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus eight-year hybrid-component cover
- Full-sized electrochromic moonroof and front/rear digital video recorder
- RM98,340 more expensive
- Only five seats versus the Tayron’s seven
- Seven airbags versus nine
Tayron
- Seven-seat layout with sliding 40:20:40 second row and folding third row
- RM98,340 lower purchase price and RM710 lower annual road tax
- Ventilated, massaging front seats, auto parking and 12.9-inch touchscreen
- 345-litre boot is 51 litres smaller
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty is three years shorter
- 148 hp is 27 hp below the Harrier’s 175 hp
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM289,000 | RM190,660✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing and hybrid assistance (VVT-iE on intake, VVT-i on exhaust) | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 175 hp at 5,700 rpm✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 221 Nm at 3,600 rpm | 250 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 118 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 202 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,790 mm |
| Weight | 1,695 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 396 litres✓ | 345 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza H/L 33 | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag) |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Passenger Seat | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Full-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six speakers | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Kick Sensor | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360 Degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear Digital Video Recorder | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU | — |
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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Harrier vs Tayron FAQ
Is the Toyota Harrier or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The Tayron is better for a larger family on a tighter budget, with seven seats, a 2,790-mm wheelbase and a RM98,340 lower price. The Harrier suits buyers who prioritise its 396-litre boot, hybrid hardware and longer warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Harrier costs RM289,000 and the Volkswagen Tayron costs RM190,660, so the Harrier is RM98,340 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space?
The Toyota Harrier has the larger quoted boot at 396 litres, compared with 345 litres for the Volkswagen Tayron. That is a 51-litre advantage for the Toyota.
