Verdict
The Audi Q7 costs RM14,272 more at RM462,272, but brings 333 hp, 500 Nm and all-wheel drive against the Toyota Vellfire’s 180 hp, 235 Nm and front-wheel drive. Its 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time and 770-litre boot make it the stronger choice for a driver carrying seven and luggage. The Vellfire answers with captain’s chairs with ottomans, power sliding doors and a five-year warranty, while annual road tax is RM835 versus RM1,632. For Malaysian buyers prioritising rear-seat treatment, the Toyota’s lower running tax matters more than the Audi’s pace.
Pick the Audi Q7 if you want 333 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 770-litre boot in a seven-seat SUV.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if rear passengers matter most, thanks to ottoman captain’s chairs, power sliding doors and RM797 lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Power and torque: Audi Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Driveline: Audi Q7 all-wheel drive; Toyota Vellfire front-wheel drive.
- Boot space: Audi Q7 770 litres; Toyota Vellfire 510 litres.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632; Toyota Vellfire RM835.
- Warranty: Audi Q7 two years unlimited mileage; Toyota Vellfire five years unlimited mileage.
Q7
- 333 hp and 500 Nm with 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering
- 770-litre boot and ISOFIX across three middle-row and two last-row seats
- Costs RM14,272 more and annual road tax is RM797 higher
- No ventilated front seats, rear panoramic glass roof or power sliding doors
- Two-year warranty versus the Vellfire’s five years
Vellfire
- Power-adjustable ottoman captain’s chairs and power sliding doors
- Ventilated front seats, powered rear sun shades and rear panoramic glass roof
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and RM835 annual road tax
- 180 hp and 235 Nm trail the Q7’s 333 hp and 500 Nm
- Front-wheel drive versus the Q7’s all-wheel drive
- 510-litre boot is 260 litres smaller than the Q7’s
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM448,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM835✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 333 hp✓ | 180 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row seats | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 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 System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | 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 | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | 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 | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | 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 | 2 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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Q7 vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Q7 is better for the driver: 333 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 770-litre boot. The Vellfire is better for chauffeured use, with ottoman captain’s chairs, power sliding doors and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM462,272 and the Toyota Vellfire RM448,000, so the Q7 is RM14,272 more expensive. Its annual road tax is also RM1,632, compared with RM835 for the Vellfire.
Which has more luggage space?
The Audi Q7 has the larger boot at 770 litres, beating the Toyota Vellfire’s 510 litres by 260 litres. Both seat seven, but the Q7 is the more practical choice when all seats and luggage capacity are needed.