Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM53,090 premium for the Denza Z9 GT buys a vastly different job: 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time, plus five seats and a 495-litre boot. Its 122.49-kWh battery claims 600 km, but annual road tax is RM9,140. The GR Yaris is the smaller, lighter 1,280-kg manual hatch, with 296 hp, 400 Nm and a far kinder RM207 road tax bill. It is slower at 5.2 seconds to 100 km/h and much less practical, yet its 6MT, Torsen limited-slip differentials and 230-km/h top speed make it the focused choice.
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you need five-seat executive-wagon space, a 495-litre boot and explosive 1,140-hp electric performance.
Pick the Toyota GR Yaris if you want a 1,280-kg all-wheel-drive hot hatch with a six-speed manual, Torsen differentials and RM207 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Denza Z9 GT RM368,690; Toyota GR Yaris RM315,600.
- Performance: Denza Z9 GT 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and 2.7 seconds to 100 km/h; Toyota GR Yaris 296 hp, 400 Nm and 5.2 seconds.
- Road tax: Denza Z9 GT RM9,140 per year; Toyota GR Yaris RM207 per year.
- Size and weight: Denza Z9 GT 5,180 mm long and 2,895 kg; Toyota GR Yaris 3,995 mm long and 1,280 kg.
- Practicality: Denza Z9 GT has five seats and a 495-litre boot; Toyota GR Yaris has four seats and a 174-litre boot.
- Powertrain: Denza Z9 GT has three motors, a 122.49-kWh battery and 600-km range; Toyota GR Yaris has a 1,618-cc turbo petrol engine and 50-litre tank.
Z9 GT
- 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm with a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five seats, five doors and a 495-litre boot.
- Powered ventilated and massaging front seats, plus powered rear seats with leg rests.
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM207.
- At 2,895 kg, it is 1,615 kg heavier.
- RM53,090 more expensive.
GR Yaris
- Six-speed manual, Torsen front and rear limited-slip differentials, and user-selectable torque split.
- 1,280-kg kerb weight and 230-km/h top speed.
- RM207 annual road tax and a lower RM315,600 price.
- 5.2 seconds to 100 km/h versus 2.7 seconds.
- Four seats, two doors and a 174-litre boot.
- Manual front seats and no rear air-conditioning.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690 | RM315,600✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | Hatchback |
| Segment | Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM207✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,618 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 296 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 87 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 3 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 1,140 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 1,210 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 122.49 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 600 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 1,500 kW | — |
| V2L | 4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | — | 6MT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 seconds✓ | 5.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | 1,280 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres✓ | 174 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | 225/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | 225/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension | Torsen Front and Rear Limited-slip Differential, Performance-tuned Springs, Dampers and Steering, User-selectable Torque Split, Rev Matching |
| 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 | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen | 7" Touchscreen Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB, HDMI, AUX and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, e3 Parking | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear Fridges | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage 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.
Used Z9 GT & GR Yaris for sale
Z9 GT vs GR Yaris FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or Toyota GR Yaris better?
The Denza Z9 GT is better for outright speed, passenger space and long-distance EV range, with 1,140 hp, five seats and 600 km claimed range. The GR Yaris is better for a manual all-wheel-drive hot-hatch experience and dramatically lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM368,690 and the Toyota GR Yaris costs RM315,600, so the Denza is RM53,090 more expensive.
Which costs less to tax each year?
The Toyota GR Yaris costs RM207 a year in road tax, against RM9,140 for the Denza Z9 GT. That makes the GR Yaris RM8,933 cheaper to tax annually.