Verdict
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM79,310 less at RM368,690, yet brings 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and a 122.49-kWh battery rated for 600 km. It is the dramatic five-seat choice, with AWD, 2.7-second 0-100 km/h pace and 1,500-kW DC charging on its specification. The Toyota Vellfire is the more practical chauffeur MPV: seven seats, 510 litres of boot space and captain’s chairs with an ottoman in the middle row. Its 9.1 L/100 km petrol rating and RM835 annual road tax are far easier on recurring costs than the Denza’s RM9,140 road tax.
Z9 GT
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you want five-seat EV performance, 600 km of claimed range and a lower purchase price.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you need seven seats, middle-row captain’s chairs and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Denza Z9 GT RM368,690; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Powertrain: Denza Z9 GT has three motors producing 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm; Toyota Vellfire has a 2.5-litre petrol engine with 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Seats: Denza Z9 GT has 5 seats; Toyota Vellfire has 7 seats.
- Boot space: Denza Z9 GT has 495 litres; Toyota Vellfire has 510 litres.
- Annual road tax: Denza Z9 GT RM9,140; Toyota Vellfire RM835.
- Dimensions: Denza Z9 GT is 5,180 mm long and 1,990 mm wide; Toyota Vellfire is 5,005 mm long and 1,850 mm wide.
Z9 GT
- 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and AWD
- 122.49-kWh battery with 600 km rated range
- Air suspension, 20-speaker Devialet audio and front/rear fridges
- Five seats versus the Vellfire’s seven
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM835
- 495-litre boot versus 510 litres
Vellfire
- Seven-seat cabin with ottoman captain’s chairs
- Lower RM835 annual road tax
- Powered sliding doors with soft-close function
- 180 hp and 235 Nm versus the Denza’s 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm
- No EV range, battery or DC charging capability
- Costs RM79,310 more
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690✓ | RM448,000 |
| Body type | Wagon | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM835✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 180 hp |
| Torque | — | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| 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 | 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 | 2.7 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air 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 | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear 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 | 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 | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear | 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, 2 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 Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen | 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 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 | Powered Boot | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, e3 Parking | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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 |
| 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.
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Z9 GT vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Denza Z9 GT is better for outright performance, EV driving and five-seat luxury. The Toyota Vellfire is better for carrying seven people, particularly with its middle-row ottoman captain’s chairs and fold-up last row.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Vellfire costs RM79,310 more than the Denza Z9 GT: RM448,000 against RM368,690.
Which has lower running costs on the stated figures?
The Toyota Vellfire has far lower annual road tax at RM835 versus RM9,140 for the Denza Z9 GT. It also has a stated petrol consumption figure of 9.1 L/100 km, while the Denza has a 600 km EV range rating.