Verdict
The Model Y has a 73% bigger boot, the Model Y goes 64% further on a charge, while the Model Y is about 28% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,800 | RM 195,450✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | — |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 107, 181 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 170, 232 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Ternary Lithium | — |
| Battery Capacity | 44.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 170 km | 466 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 175 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GWM | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 5.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 201 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 4,790 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 2,129 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 2,891 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | 1,921 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | 854 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Crossflow Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Crossflow Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with LED Lighter |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory and Ventilation Functions, Driver's Side Massaging Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats, Heated & Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up Third Row | 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Heated |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with HEPA Air Filter |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Rear Screen |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 4 USB Second Row, 4 USB Third Row | 1 Front, 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | 15.4" Touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth and 9 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake To Start) | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| 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 | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 80,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery and Drive Unit Warranty, No fixed service schedule (condition-based maintenance) |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 305 |
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.