Verdict
The Toyota Vellfire is the sharper buy for most Malaysian chauffeur-MPV buyers: it costs RM448,000, a full RM100,000 below the RM548,000 Alphard, yet retains seven seats, a 510-litre boot, 3,000 mm wheelbase and the same 14-inch infotainment with 15-speaker JBL audio. The Alphard makes its case with a 274 hp, 430 Nm 2.4-litre turbo against the Vellfire’s 180 hp and 235 Nm 2.5-litre, plus an 8-speed automatic, head-up display and larger 75-litre tank. Pay up only if that performance and equipment matter.
Pick the Toyota Alphard if 274 hp, 430 Nm, an 8-speed automatic, head-up display and a 75-litre tank justify the RM100,000 premium.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you want the same seven-seat, 3,000 mm-wheelbase MPV format and major cabin tech for RM448,000.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Alphard RM548,000; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Output: Toyota Alphard 274 hp and 430 Nm; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Engine and gearbox: Toyota Alphard 2,393 cc turbo with 8-speed automatic; Toyota Vellfire 2,494 cc naturally aspirated with CVT automatic.
- Fuel tank: Toyota Alphard 75 litres; Toyota Vellfire 60 litres.
- Kerb weight: Toyota Alphard 2,235 kg; Toyota Vellfire 2,105 kg.
- Top speed: Toyota Alphard 180 km/h; Toyota Vellfire 170 km/h.
Alphard
- 274 hp and 430 Nm from a turbocharged 2.4-litre petrol engine.
- 8-speed Direct Shift automatic, versus the Vellfire's CVT.
- Head-up display and a 75-litre fuel tank.
- RM100,000 more expensive than the Vellfire.
- 130 kg heavier than the Vellfire.
- Front seats are not listed with ventilation, which the Vellfire gets.
Vellfire
- RM448,000 price saves RM100,000 against the Alphard.
- 130 kg lighter while matching the Alphard's seven seats and 510-litre boot.
- Ventilated front seats and power-adjustable middle-row ottoman captain's chair.
- 180 hp and 235 Nm trail the Alphard's 274 hp and 430 Nm by a large margin.
- 60-litre tank is 15 litres smaller than the Alphard's 75-litre tank.
- No head-up display or auto start/stop.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM548,000 | RM448,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM754✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 274 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 180 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm✓ | 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm | 90 mm × 98 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9 L/100 km✓ | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,010 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,950 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,235 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 510 litres | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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 | 6 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 | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last 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 | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row | 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 | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power sliding with soft close function | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | 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.
Used Alphard & Vellfire for sale
Alphard vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Toyota Alphard or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Vellfire is better value, saving RM100,000 while matching the Alphard's seven seats, 510-litre boot, 3,000 mm wheelbase and infotainment. Choose the Alphard for its much stronger 274 hp/430 Nm turbo powertrain, 8-speed automatic, head-up display and 75-litre tank.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Alphard costs RM548,000 and the Toyota Vellfire costs RM448,000, so the gap is RM100,000. The Alphard also has lower annual road tax at RM754 versus RM835 for the Vellfire.
Do the Toyota Alphard and Vellfire have the same passenger and luggage capacity?
Yes. Both are seven-seat MPVs with a 510-litre boot, five doors, 3,000 mm wheelbase, 1,850 mm width and 1,950 mm height. The Alphard is 5,010 mm long, only 5 mm longer than the 5,005 mm Vellfire.
