Dongfeng Box vs Toyota Yaris Cross
Verdict
At this money the choice is not about size class but powertrain. The Dongfeng Box costs RM100,700, just RM800 more than the Toyota Yaris Cross at RM99,900, and gives you a 31.5 kWh battery, 330 km EV range and RM50 road tax. The Toyota counters with a bigger 471-litre boot, six airbags and 105 hp from its 1.5-litre petrol/CVT drivetrain. The Box is wider with a longer wheelbase, but the Yaris Cross is longer and taller. Safety kit tips it Toyota’s way on paper.
Pick the Dongfeng Box if you want an EV hatchback with 330 km range, lower RM50 road tax and a longer 2,650 mm wheelbase.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you want the SUV body, a 471-litre boot, six airbags and petrol refuelling from a 42-litre tank.
Key differences
- Power: Dongfeng Box 94 hp; Toyota Yaris Cross 105 hp
- Boot space: Dongfeng Box 326 L; Toyota Yaris Cross 471 L
- Airbags: Dongfeng Box 2; Toyota Yaris Cross 6
- Wheelbase: Dongfeng Box 2,650 mm; Toyota Yaris Cross 2,620 mm
- Road tax: Dongfeng Box RM50/year; Toyota Yaris Cross RM120/year
- Warranty: Dongfeng Box 6 years; Toyota Yaris Cross 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,700 | RM 99,900✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 94 hp | 105 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 140 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 31.5 kWh | — |
| EV range | 330 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,020 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Boot space | 326 L | 471 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 50✓ | RM 120 |
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.
Box
- 330 km EV range from a 31.5 kWh battery
- Lower RM50 annual road tax
- Wider body and longer wheelbase than the Toyota
- Only two airbags
- Smaller 326-litre boot
- Lower 94 hp output
Yaris Cross
- Larger 471-litre boot
- Six airbags
- Higher 105 hp output
- Higher RM120 annual road tax
- Shorter 2,620 mm wheelbase
- No EV range or battery capacity
Box vs Yaris Cross FAQ
Is the Dongfeng Box or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Toyota Yaris Cross is the safer paper pick for family use, with six airbags and a 471-litre boot. The Dongfeng Box makes more sense if you specifically want electric running, 330 km range and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Dongfeng Box is RM800 dearer than the Toyota Yaris Cross. The gap is small, so the real decision is EV hatchback versus petrol SUV.
Which has more luggage space?
The Toyota Yaris Cross has more boot space: 471 litres against the Dongfeng Box’s 326 litres. For prams, balik kampung bags or golf gear, that 145-litre advantage matters.