Aion ES vs Toyota Corolla
Verdict
The Aion ES is the cheaper, larger electric sedan here at RM106,800 against the Toyota Corolla’s RM144,800, a RM38,000 gap that also brings a 55.2 kWh battery and 442 km EV range. It is longer, wider, taller and has a 50 mm longer wheelbase, so it looks the roomier bet on paper. The Corolla counters with a slightly bigger 470-litre boot, 7 airbags, a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and familiar petrol running via a 1.8-litre CVT drivetrain. Very different ways to do a C-segment sedan.
Pick the Aion ES if you want the lower purchase price, EV running and the larger body footprint.
Pick the Toyota Corolla if you want the listed safety kit, bigger boot and petrol convenience.
Key differences
- Price: Aion ES RM106,800; Toyota Corolla RM144,800
- Powertrain: Aion ES single motor electric; Toyota Corolla 1,798 cc petrol
- Output: Aion ES 136 hp; Toyota Corolla 137 hp
- Size: Aion ES 4,810 mm long and 1,880 mm wide; Toyota Corolla 4,630 mm long and 1,780 mm wide
- Boot space: Aion ES 450 litres; Toyota Corolla 470 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Aion ES 8 years and RM70/year; Toyota Corolla 5 years and RM279/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800✓ | RM 144,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,798 cc |
| Power | 136 hp | 137 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | Automated Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 55.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 442 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | 450 L | 470 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 7 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 279 |
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.
ES
- RM38,000 cheaper to buy
- 442 km EV range from a 55.2 kWh battery
- Longer 2,750 mm wheelbase
- Boot is smaller at 450 litres
- Airbag count and ASEAN NCAP rating are not listed
- Torque figure is not listed
Corolla
- 7 airbags listed
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Bigger 470-litre boot
- Costs RM38,000 more
- Shorter 5-year warranty
- Higher RM279 annual road tax
ES vs Corolla FAQ
Is the Aion ES or Toyota Corolla better?
The Aion ES is better for price, size and EV range. The Toyota Corolla is better if you prioritise listed safety credentials, with 7 airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
What is the price difference?
The Aion ES costs RM106,800, while the Toyota Corolla costs RM144,800. That makes the Aion ES RM38,000 cheaper.
Which has more boot space?
The Toyota Corolla has the larger boot at 470 litres. The Aion ES has 450 litres, so the Corolla gives you an extra 20 litres of luggage space.