Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM102,858 step from the RM345,142 Toyota Vellfire AH30 to the RM448,000 Toyota Vellfire AH40 is substantial, but the newer MPV adds 180 hp, a 510-litre boot and a 75 mm longer body. More importantly, it brings TSS pre-collision braking from 4-120 km/h, steering correction and adaptive cruise control. The AH30 remains the sensible lower-cost route, with seven airbags and a larger 65-litre tank, but its safety assistance is plainly behind.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire AH30 if you want the far lower entry price, seven airbags and a 65-litre fuel tank without needing modern driver assistance.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire AH40 if you want TSS autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and a much richer cabin specification.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Vellfire AH30 RM345,142; Toyota Vellfire AH40 RM448,000.
- Power: Toyota Vellfire AH30 177 hp at 6,000 rpm; Toyota Vellfire AH40 180 hp at 6,000 rpm.
- Size: Toyota Vellfire AH30 4,930 mm long and 1,895 mm tall; Toyota Vellfire AH40 5,005 mm long and 1,950 mm tall.
- Weight and tank: Toyota Vellfire AH30 1,990 kg with a 65-litre tank; Toyota Vellfire AH40 2,105 kg with a 60-litre tank.
- Autonomous braking: Toyota Vellfire AH30 has none; Toyota Vellfire AH40 has TSS pre-collision braking from 4-120 km/h with pedestrian detection.
- Wheels and boot: Toyota Vellfire AH30 has 18-inch wheels and no quoted boot figure; Toyota Vellfire AH40 has 19-inch wheels and a 510-litre boot.
AH30
- Seven airbags, versus six in the AH40.
- 65-litre fuel tank, 5 litres larger than the AH40's.
- 115 kg lighter than the AH40.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot system or steering correction.
- Passive cruise control instead of adaptive stop-and-go cruise control.
- Smaller 18-inch wheels and no quoted boot capacity.
AH40
- TSS pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection, plus steering correction.
- 14-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker JBL audio.
- Ventilated front seats, powered rear sun shades and a 360-degree camera.
- RM102,858 more expensive than the AH30.
- Six airbags, one fewer than the AH30.
- 2,105 kg kerb weight and a 60-litre tank, against 1,990 kg and 65 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM345,142✓ | RM448,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835 | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 177 hp at 6,000 rpm | 180 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm | 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 90 mm × 98 mm | 90 mm × 98 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | —✓ | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 170 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,930 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,895 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 1,990 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Tranpath R30 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 | 7 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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Ottoman Passenger Seat with Shoulder Switch | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt only, Rear, Tilt and Slide | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 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 | 4 Front, 4 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear window sun shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and 8 speakers, 10.2" Rear Monitor | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power sliding with soft close function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | 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.
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AH30 vs AH40 FAQ
Is the Toyota Vellfire AH30 or Toyota Vellfire AH40 better?
The Toyota Vellfire AH40 is the better-equipped choice, adding autonomous braking, steering correction, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and a 510-litre boot. The AH30 is the better buy only if its much lower price matters more than those upgrades.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Vellfire AH40 costs RM102,858 more: RM448,000 versus RM345,142 for the Toyota Vellfire AH30.
Which Vellfire has better safety equipment?
The Toyota Vellfire AH40 has the stronger active-safety suite, with blind-spot monitoring, collision warning, TSS pre-collision braking and steering correction. The AH30 counters with seven airbags to the AH40's six, but lacks those driver-assistance systems.
