Aion ES vs Toyota Vios
Verdict
The Aion ES costs RM106,800, RM16,200 more than the Toyota Vios, and that money mainly changes the brief: electric C-segment sedan versus petrol B-segment sedan. The Aion is much larger at 4,810 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase, and gets 136 hp with a 55.2 kWh battery and 442 km range. The Vios is smaller but cheaper, has a bigger 475-litre boot, 5.2 L/100 km economy, six airbags, AEB and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. This is not a clean walkover either way.
Pick the Aion ES if you want the larger electric sedan, 442 km EV range and an 8-year warranty, and can accept the higher RM106,800 price.
Pick the Toyota Vios if you want the cheaper petrol sedan with stated safety kit, 5.2 L/100 km economy and a slightly bigger boot.
Key differences
- Price: Aion ES RM106,800; Toyota Vios RM90,600
- Powertrain: Aion ES single motor electric; Toyota Vios 1,496 cc petrol
- Power: Aion ES 136 hp; Toyota Vios 104 hp
- Size: Aion ES 4,810 mm long and 1,880 mm wide; Toyota Vios 4,425 mm long and 1,740 mm wide
- Boot space: Aion ES 450 litres; Toyota Vios 475 litres
- Warranty: Aion ES 8 years; Toyota Vios 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800 | RM 90,600✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 136 hp✓ | 104 hp |
| Torque | — | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | Automated Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.2 L/100km |
| Battery | 55.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 442 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Boot space | 450 L | 475 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 90 |
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
- 442 km EV range
- Larger C-segment body
- Lower RM70 yearly road tax
- RM16,200 dearer
- Boot is smaller at 450 litres
- Airbag, AEB and ASEAN NCAP figures not stated
Vios
- Cheaper at RM90,600
- Six airbags, AEB and 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- 475-litre boot
- Lower 104 hp output
- Smaller B-segment body
- Shorter 5-year warranty
ES vs Vios FAQ
Is the Aion ES or Toyota Vios better?
The Aion ES is better if you want an electric, larger C-segment sedan with 136 hp and 442 km range. The Toyota Vios is better if price, stated safety kit, fuel economy and boot space matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Aion ES is RM16,200 more expensive. It costs RM106,800, while the Toyota Vios costs RM90,600.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Toyota Vios has the bigger boot at 475 litres. The Aion ES offers 450 litres, so the Vios has a 25-litre advantage despite being the smaller B-segment sedan.