Verdict
The Toyota Harrier costs RM289,000, a RM98,340 step above the Volkswagen Tayron’s RM190,660. That money buys a Japanese-built five-seater with a 2.5-litre hybrid, 396-litre boot, moonroof and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, plus eight-year hybrid-component cover. The locally assembled Tayron is the more practical family tool: it has seven seats, a 2,788-mm wheelbase and a 48-volt mild-hybrid 1.5-litre turbo producing 250 Nm. Its 345-litre boot and two-year warranty are the trade-offs. For most buyers needing extra seats, the Volkswagen’s saving is hard to ignore.
Pick the Toyota Harrier if you want the larger 396-litre boot, a moonroof and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty with eight-year hybrid-component cover.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if you need seven seats and a 2,788-mm wheelbase while keeping RM98,340 in your pocket.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Harrier RM289,000; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660.
- Seating: Toyota Harrier 5 seats; Volkswagen Tayron 7 seats.
- Engine: Toyota Harrier 2,487 cc naturally aspirated hybrid; Volkswagen Tayron 1,498 cc turbo 48-volt mild hybrid.
- Torque: Toyota Harrier 221 Nm; Volkswagen Tayron 250 Nm.
- Wheelbase: Toyota Harrier 2,690 mm; Volkswagen Tayron 2,788 mm.
- Warranty: Toyota Harrier 5 years/unlimited mileage; Volkswagen Tayron 2 years/unlimited mileage.
Harrier
- 396-litre boot, versus 345 litres
- Moonroof with electrochromic function
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus eight-year hybrid-component cover
- Costs RM98,340 more
- Only five seats to the Tayron’s seven
- Shorter 2,690-mm wheelbase versus 2,788 mm
Tayron
- Seven-seat layout with sliding second row and folding third row
- 250 Nm from its 1.5-litre turbo 48-volt mild hybrid
- 12.9-inch touchscreen, ventilated and massaging front seats
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus five years
- 345-litre boot is 51 litres smaller
- No sunroof, while the Harrier gets an electrochromic moonroof
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM289,000 | RM190,660✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing and hybrid assistance (VVT-iE on intake, VVT-i on exhaust) | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 175 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 118 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 202 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,788 mm |
| Weight | 1,695 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 396 litres✓ | 345 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza H/L 33 | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Passenger Seat | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Full-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six speakers | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Kick Sensor | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360 Degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear Digital Video Recorder | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU | — |
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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Harrier vs Tayron FAQ
Is the Toyota Harrier or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The Tayron is the better buy for seven-seat family use, with a longer 2,788-mm wheelbase and RM98,340 lower price. Choose the Harrier for its larger 396-litre boot, moonroof and much longer five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Harrier costs RM98,340 more than the Volkswagen Tayron. The gap funds the Harrier’s larger boot, moonroof and longer warranty, but not extra seating.
Which has more luggage space?
The Toyota Harrier has the larger quoted boot at 396 litres, against 345 litres for the Volkswagen Tayron. The Tayron counters with a seven-seat cabin and 40:20:40 sliding second row.
