Verdict
At RM96,600, the Toyota Vios 1.5G is RM7,300 cheaper and has the stronger petrol engine on paper, with 104 hp and 138 Nm against the Hybrid’s 90 hp and 121 Nm. It also gets 17-inch wheels and a 475-litre boot. The RM7,300 gap buys hybrid assistance from a 79-hp, 141-Nm motor, dual-zone climate control, projector LED headlamps and an eight-year unlimited-mileage hybrid-battery warranty. Pick the Hybrid for its extra hybrid hardware and cabin kit; the 1.5G is the sharper value call if those matter less.
Pick the Toyota Vios 1.5G if you want RM7,300 in your pocket, 104 hp and 138 Nm from the petrol engine, 17-inch wheels and 10 litres more boot space.
Pick the Toyota Vios Hybrid if hybrid assistance, a 79-hp electric motor, dual-zone climate control and the eight-year unlimited-mileage hybrid-battery warranty justify the extra spend.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Vios 1.5G RM96,600; Toyota Vios Hybrid RM103,900.
- Petrol-engine output: Toyota Vios 1.5G 104 hp and 138 Nm; Toyota Vios Hybrid 90 hp and 121 Nm.
- Electric drive: Toyota Vios 1.5G has no motor or battery; Toyota Vios Hybrid has one 79-hp, 141-Nm motor and a 0.76-kWh battery.
- Wheels and tyres: Toyota Vios 1.5G gets 17-inch alloys with 205/50R17 Continental PremiumContact 6 tyres; Toyota Vios Hybrid has 16-inch alloys with 195/60R16…
- Boot space: Toyota Vios 1.5G 475 litres; Toyota Vios Hybrid 465 litres.
- Climate control: Toyota Vios 1.5G single-zone automatic air-con; Toyota Vios Hybrid dual-zone automatic climate control.
1.5G
- Stronger quoted petrol-engine figures: 104 hp and 138 Nm.
- 17-inch alloys with 205/50R17 Continental PremiumContact 6 tyres.
- 475-litre boot, 10 litres larger than the Hybrid’s.
- No electric motor or 0.76-kWh hybrid battery.
- Single-zone air-con instead of dual-zone climate control.
- No eight-year hybrid-battery warranty.
Hybrid
- Hybrid assistance includes a 79-hp, 141-Nm electric motor.
- Dual-zone automatic climate control and LED projector headlamps with auto high beam.
- Eight-year, unlimited-mileage warranty for the hybrid battery.
- Its petrol engine is rated at 90 hp and 121 Nm, versus 104 hp and 138 Nm for the 1.5G.
- 465-litre boot is 10 litres smaller than the 1.5G’s.
- 16-inch wheels and 195/60R16 tyres replace the 1.5G’s 17-inch, 205/50R17 setup.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM96,600✓ | RM103,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 104 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 90 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm✓ | 121 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 79 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 141 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 0.76 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | eCVT 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 | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,035 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres✓ | 465 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/50R17 | 195/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/50R17 | 195/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Full-size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | 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, Lane Keeping Control, Auto High Beam | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Fixed Bench | Fixed Bench |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 3D Panoramic View Monitor | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | 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 |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Hybrid Battery |
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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1.5G vs Hybrid FAQ
Is the Toyota Vios 1.5G or Toyota Vios Hybrid better?
The Vios 1.5G is better for lower purchase cost, higher quoted petrol-engine output, 17-inch wheels and a larger boot. The Vios Hybrid is better if its electric motor, dual-zone climate control and dedicated hybrid-battery warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Vios Hybrid costs RM7,300 more than the Toyota Vios 1.5G.
Does the Toyota Vios Hybrid have a separate battery warranty?
Yes. The Toyota Vios Hybrid has an eight-year, unlimited-mileage warranty for its hybrid battery, while both variants have a five-year, unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
