Verdict
At RM459,939, the Denza B8 costs RM11,939 more than the RM448,000 Toyota Vellfire, but brings a 36.8-kWh battery, 100 km EV range and two motors rated at 670 hp and 760 Nm. The Vellfire’s 2.5-litre petrol powertrain is rated at 9.1 L/100 km. The B8 is 190 mm longer, yet the Vellfire has an 80 mm longer wheelbase and a far more useful 510-litre boot against 147 litres. For Malaysian buyers who can charge regularly, the B8’s electric running capability and AWD are persuasive; the Vellfire is the more luggage-friendly seven-seater with lower annual road tax.
B8
Pick the Denza B8 if you want 100 km of EV range, 670 hp from two motors and all-wheel drive in a seven-seat SUV.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you need a 510-litre boot, a 3,000-mm wheelbase and powered ottoman captain’s seats for second-row passengers.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Road tax per year: Denza B8 RM439; Toyota Vellfire RM835.
- Electric drive: Denza B8 has two motors rated at 670 hp and 760 Nm, a 36.
- Driveline: Denza B8 all-wheel drive; Toyota Vellfire front-wheel drive.
- Dimensions and luggage: Denza B8 is 5,195 mm long with a 2,920-mm wheelbase and 147-litre boot; Toyota Vellfire is 5,005 mm long with a 3,000-mm wheelbase and…
- Weight and wheels: Denza B8 weighs 3,305 kg on 20-inch wheels; Toyota Vellfire weighs 2,105 kg on 19-inch wheels.
B8
- 100 km EV range from a 36.8-kWh battery, with 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging.
- Two motors deliver 670 hp and 760 Nm through all-wheel drive.
- Night vision, a 360-degree camera and 18-speaker Devialet audio.
- RM11,939 more expensive, with RM439 annual road tax versus RM835 for the Vellfire.
- 147-litre boot is 363 litres smaller than the Vellfire’s 510-litre space.
- At 3,305 kg, it is 1,200 kg heavier than the Vellfire.
Vellfire
- 510-litre boot and a 3,000-mm wheelbase.
- Powered ottoman captain’s seats, power sliding doors and soft-close function.
- Lower RM448,000 purchase price and RM835 annual road tax.
- No electric motor, battery or 100 km EV range like the Denza B8.
- Front-wheel drive instead of the B8’s all-wheel drive.
- No night vision system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939 | RM448,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 192 hp✓ | 180 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 670 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 100 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag, | 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 on Outer Second 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 |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | — | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet 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 | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Side Opening Boot | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | All 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 | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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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B8 vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Denza B8 is better for buyers who can use its 100 km EV range, 670-hp motor output and AWD. The Toyota Vellfire is better for carrying luggage and prioritising second-row captain’s-seat comfort, with a 510-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM11,939 more than the Toyota Vellfire. Its annual road tax is RM396 lower, at RM439 versus RM835.
Which one has more boot space?
The Toyota Vellfire has 510 litres of boot space, compared with 147 litres in the Denza B8. That is a 363-litre advantage for the Vellfire.