Verdict
The Zeekr 009 costs RM80,172 less, yet brings seven seats, a 116 kWh battery rated for 604 km and 150 kW DC charging. Its 3,205 mm wheelbase and captain’s chairs suit buyers regularly carrying family or clients, although its 574-litre boot is smaller than the Touareg’s 810 litres. The Volkswagen counters with 335 hp, 450 Nm, all-wheel drive and a six-second 0-100 km/h time, versus the Zeekr’s 7.9 seconds. Choose the Touareg for five-seat SUV pace and luggage capacity; choose the 009 for electric MPV duties and lower RM395 annual road tax.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you need a five-seat SUV with 810 litres of boot space, all-wheel drive and a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you want seven seats, a 604 km EV range, 150 kW DC charging and a substantially lower annual road-tax bill.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972; Zeekr 009 RM304,800.
- Powertrain: Touareg 3.0-litre V6 petrol, 335 hp and 450 Nm; 009 single electric motor, 335 hp and 373 Nm.
- Performance: Touareg 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and 250 km/h; 009 7.9 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Seating and boot: Touareg five seats and 810 litres; 009 seven seats and 574 litres.
- Size: Touareg 4,878 mm long with a 2,984 mm wheelbase; 009 5,209 mm long with a 3,205 mm wheelbase.
- Annual road tax: Touareg RM1,632; 009 RM395.
Touareg
- Faster 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time and all-wheel drive.
- 810-litre boot is 236 litres larger.
- Night vision and HD Matrix LED headlamps.
- Only five seats versus the Zeekr 009’s seven.
- RM1,632 annual road tax is RM1,237 higher.
- No massage or ventilation for the front seats, and no rear ottomans.
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- Seven-seat cabin with massage, ventilation and ottomans for the captain middle seats.
- 116 kWh battery, 604 km range and 150 kW DC charging.
- RM80,172 lower purchase price and RM395 annual road tax.
- Slower 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time and front-wheel drive.
- 574-litre boot is 236 litres smaller.
- No night vision.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM384,972 | RM304,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 335 hp at 5,300 rpm | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm at 1,340 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 116 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 604 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds✓ | 7.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,878 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 1,702 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,984 mm | 3,205 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 810 litres✓ | 574 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R20 | 265/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R20 | 265/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension | Four-chamber Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Four Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | HD Matrix LED Headlights | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Captain Middle Seats with Massage, Ventilation and Ottoman Functions, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear window blinds | Panoramic Glass Roof and Window Shades |
| Audio | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 30-speaker Yamaha Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| 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 | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Sliding Rear Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km 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.
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Touareg vs 009 FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Touareg or Zeekr 009 better?
The Zeekr 009 is the better family or chauffeuring choice with seven seats, a 604 km EV range and captain’s chairs. The Touareg is better for a driver needing all-wheel drive, a 6.0-second sprint and an 810-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Touareg costs RM384,972 and the Zeekr 009 costs RM304,800, so the Touareg is RM80,172 more expensive.
Which has lower running tax in Malaysia?
The Zeekr 009 has the lower annual road tax at RM395, compared with RM1,632 for the Volkswagen Touareg. That is an annual difference of RM1,237.
