Verdict
The RM9,300 step from the RM90,600 Toyota Vios to the RM99,900 Toyota Yaris Cross buys SUV packaging rather than a meaningful performance advantage: both use a 1,496 cc petrol four with 138 Nm, while the Yaris Cross has just 1 hp more. Its 1,655 mm height, 18-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control and 60:40 rear seat make it the more versatile daily car. The Vios counters with a 475-litre boot, 135 kg less weight, RM90 annual road tax and 5.2 L/100 km rated economy. Choose body style and equipment, not acceleration.
Pick the Toyota Vios if you want the lower RM90,600 entry price, a 475-litre sedan boot and the stated 5.2 L/100 km economy.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you will use its taller 1,655 mm SUV body, split-fold rear seats, adaptive cruise control and extra cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Vios RM90,600; Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900.
- Body and height: Vios sedan, 1,480 mm; Yaris Cross SUV, 1,655 mm.
- Power and weight: Vios 104 hp and 1,015 kg; Yaris Cross 105 hp and 1,150 kg.
- Boot space: Vios 475 litres; Yaris Cross 471 litres.
- Wheels and tyres: Vios 16-inch alloys with 195/60R16 tyres; Yaris Cross 18-inch two-tone alloys with 215/55R18 tyres.
- Road tax: Vios RM90 yearly; Yaris Cross RM120 yearly.
Vios
- RM9,300 cheaper to buy.
- 475-litre boot is 4 litres larger.
- Rated at 5.2 L/100 km and weighs 135 kg less.
- Fixed rear bench instead of the Yaris Cross's 60:40 split-folding seat with centre armrest.
- No adaptive cruise control or steering reach adjustment.
- Manual air-con and manual driver’s seat versus automatic climate control and an eight-way power driver’s seat.
Yaris Cross
- 60:40 split-fold rear seats with centre armrest.
- Adaptive cruise control, electronic parking brake and powered boot.
- 18-inch wheels, 10.1-inch touchscreen and 360-degree camera.
- RM9,300 more expensive and annual road tax is RM30 higher.
- Weighs 1,150 kg, 135 kg more than the Vios.
- Boot space is 471 litres, 4 litres below the Vios.
What the Vios has over the Yaris Cross
What the Yaris Cross has over the Vios
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM90,600✓ | RM99,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM925/mo✓ | RM1,020/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,635✓ | RM2,877 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,070 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM10.35 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM23,974 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 104 hp at 6,000 rpm | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm | 72.5 mm × 91.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT with 7-speed Sequential Shiftmatic | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,015 kg | 1,150 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres✓ | 471 litres |
| Front Tyre | 195/60R16 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/60R16 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Alloy | Steel 195/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes CR1 | Toyo Proxes R61 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Fixed Bench | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Manual | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 3D Panoramic View Monitor | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder | — |
| 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Is the Toyota Vios or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Yaris Cross is better for SUV seating height and equipment, with adaptive cruise control, a powered boot and split-folding rear seats. The Vios is the better value-led choice: RM9,300 cheaper, 135 kg lighter, with a slightly larger 475-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Yaris Cross costs RM99,900, which is RM9,300 more than the RM90,600 Toyota Vios. Its annual road tax is also RM120 versus RM90 for the Vios.
Which has more luggage space, the Toyota Vios or Toyota Yaris Cross?
The Toyota Vios has the larger quoted boot at 475 litres, against 471 litres for the Toyota Yaris Cross. The Yaris Cross has a 60:40 split-folding rear seat, while the Vios uses a fixed rear bench.
