Verdict
The Volvo XC40 is RM20,112 cheaper, yet its 263 hp and 390 Nm turbocharged powertrain, eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive give it a clear paper advantage over the Harrier’s 175 hp, 221 Nm 2.5-litre hybrid petrol engine and front-wheel drive. It also carries 460 litres in the boot against 396 litres. The Toyota counters with a 315 mm longer body, a full-sized electrochromic moonroof, 360-degree camera and front-and-rear digital video recorder. For Malaysian buyers, the XC40 is the sharper value and performance choice; the Harrier is better equipped for its higher asking price.
Pick the Toyota Harrier if you want the longer 4,740 mm body, electrochromic moonroof, 360-degree camera and unlimited-mileage hybrid battery coverage.
Pick the Volvo XC40 if you want RM20,112 back in your pocket, 263 hp, 390 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 460-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Harrier RM289,000; Volvo XC40 RM268,888.
- Power and torque: Toyota Harrier 175 hp and 221 Nm; Volvo XC40 263 hp and 390 Nm.
- Driveline: Toyota Harrier front-wheel drive; Volvo XC40 all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: Toyota Harrier 396 litres; Volvo XC40 460 litres.
- Length: Toyota Harrier 4,740 mm; Volvo XC40 4,425 mm.
- Road tax: Toyota Harrier RM830 per year; Volvo XC40 RM428 per year.
Harrier
- Full-sized electrochromic moonroof
- 360-degree camera and front-and-rear digital video recorder
- 8-year unlimited-mileage hybrid battery, inverter and PCU warranty
- RM20,112 more expensive
- 175 hp and 221 Nm trail the XC40’s 263 hp and 390 Nm
- 396-litre boot is 64 litres smaller and it is front-wheel drive
XC40
- 263 hp, 390 Nm and all-wheel drive
- 460-litre boot
- Five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings
- No sunroof
- Reverse camera lacks the Harrier’s 360-degree view
- Hybrid battery warranty is limited to 160,000 km, versus unlimited mileage
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM289,000 | RM268,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM428✓ |
| 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 Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 175 hp at 5,700 rpm | 263 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 221 Nm at 3,600 rpm | 390 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm | 82 mm × 93.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 118 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 202 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Geartronic Automatic Transmission |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 50 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,863 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,658 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Weight | 1,695 kg | 1,875 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 49 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 396 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza H/L 33 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" 5-Y Spoke Matt Graphite Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" 5-Y Spoke Matt Graphite Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Sport Chassis |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Power safety lock for rear door |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | Yes, City Safety with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Full-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 2 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six speakers | 9" Portrait Android Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| 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 | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Kick Sensor | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360 Degree Camera | Yes |
| 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 | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU | 8-year/160,000 km hybrid 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.
Used Harrier & XC40 for sale
Harrier vs XC40 FAQ
Is the Toyota Harrier or Volvo XC40 better?
The Volvo XC40 is the stronger all-round pick on paper: it costs less, has 263 hp and 390 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 460-litre boot. Choose the Harrier for its moonroof, 360-degree camera and unlimited-mileage hybrid-component warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Harrier costs RM289,000 and the Volvo XC40 costs RM268,888, so the Harrier is RM20,112 more expensive.
Which has more boot space, the Toyota Harrier or Volvo XC40?
The Volvo XC40 has the larger boot at 460 litres, compared with 396 litres in the Toyota Harrier. That is a 64-litre advantage for the Volvo.
