Verdict
The Toyota Vellfire AH40 is the newer, pricier take on the same 7-seat executive MPV formula, at RM448,000 versus RM345,142 for the AH30. The RM102,858 gap does not buy a major powertrain leap: both use a 2,494 cc petrol engine, CVT automatic and front-wheel drive, with the AH40 only 3 hp up at 180 hp while torque stays at 235 Nm. What changes is the body and safety kit — the AH40 is 75 mm longer, 55 mm taller and gets auto emergency braking, but the AH30 has seven airbags against six.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire AH30 if you want the lower buy-in, seven airbags and are prepared to check used or recond-market variant equipment carefully.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire AH40 if you want the current-generation car with auto emergency braking, a larger body and a stated 510-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Vellfire AH30 RM345,142; Toyota Vellfire AH40 RM448,000
- Power and torque: AH30 177 hp/235 Nm; AH40 180 hp/235 Nm
- Size: AH30 4,930 mm long and 1,895 mm tall; AH40 5,005 mm long and 1,950 mm tall
- Fuel tank: AH30 65 litres; AH40 60 litres
- Safety: AH30 7 airbags and no AEB listed; AH40 6 airbags and AEB
- Boot and economy: AH30 has no stated figures; AH40 has 510 litres and 9.1 L/100 km
AH30
- RM102,858 cheaper on listed price
- Seven airbags
- Same 3,000 mm wheelbase as AH40
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Lower power at 177 hp
- No stated fuel economy or boot capacity
AH40
- Auto emergency braking fitted
- Larger body at 5,005 mm long and 1,950 mm tall
- Stated 510-litre boot and 9.1 L/100 km economy
- RM448,000 price is a big step up
- Six airbags versus seven in the AH30
- Smaller 60-litre fuel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM345,142✓ | RM448,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835 | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 177 hp | 180 hp✓ |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | —✓ | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 170 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,930 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,895 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 1,990 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Tranpath R30 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 | 7 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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Ottoman Passenger Seat with Shoulder Switch | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt only, Rear, Tilt and Slide | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 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 | 4 Front, 4 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear window sun shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and 8 speakers, 10.2" Rear Monitor | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power sliding with soft close function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | 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.
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AH30 vs AH40 FAQ
Is the Toyota Vellfire AH30 or Toyota Vellfire AH40 better?
The Toyota Vellfire AH40 is better on paper if you want newer safety kit, because it adds auto emergency braking and has a larger body. The AH30 counters with a much lower price and seven airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Vellfire AH40 costs RM448,000, while the Toyota Vellfire AH30 is RM345,142. That is a RM102,858 gap.
Which Toyota Vellfire is more powerful?
The Toyota Vellfire AH40 is slightly more powerful at 180 hp versus 177 hp for the AH30. Torque is identical at 235 Nm, and both use a 2,494 cc petrol engine with a CVT automatic.
