Hyundai Ioniq 6 N vs Toyota Vellfire
Verdict
At RM449,888 against RM448,000, this is not a price decision; the gap is just RM1,888. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is the driver’s car on paper, with 601 hp, 740 Nm, AWD, 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and a 257 km/h top speed from its 84 kWh battery. The Toyota Vellfire answers with what Malaysian buyers often want from this money: seven seats, five doors, power sliding doors, ottoman captain chairs and a much taller MPV body. One is pace and charging; the other is people-moving comfort.
Ioniq 6 N
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N if you want the far quicker EV, AWD traction, 350 kW DC charging and a 487 km quoted range.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you need seven seats, power sliding doors, captain middle-row seats and petrol convenience over EV performance.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM449,888; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000
- Powertrain output: Hyundai 601 hp and 740 Nm from two electric motors; Toyota 180 hp and 235 Nm from a 2.5-litre petrol engine
- Performance: Hyundai 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and 257 km/h top speed; Toyota top speed 170 km/h
- Efficiency basis: Hyundai has 487 km electric range; Toyota is rated at 9.1 L/100 km
- Size and seating: Hyundai 4,935 mm long with 5 seats; Toyota 5,005 mm long with 7 seats
- Parking hardware: Hyundai has 6 front and 6 rear sensors plus Remote Smart Parking Assist 2; Toyota has 4 front and 4 rear sensors with no auto parking
Ioniq 6 N
- Huge 601 hp and 740 Nm output with AWD
- 84 kWh battery, 487 km range and up to 350 kW DC charging
- Head-up display, 360-degree monitor and Remote Smart Parking Assist 2
- Only 5 seats versus the Vellfire’s 7
- No power sliding doors or ottoman captain middle-row seats
- Higher annual road tax at RM1,440 versus RM835
Vellfire
- Seven-seat MPV body with power sliding doors and soft-close function
- Power ottoman captain middle-row seats and fold-up last row
- 14-inch display audio and 15-speaker JBL system
- Much lower output at 180 hp and 235 Nm versus 601 hp and 740 Nm
- Front-wheel drive only, while the Hyundai has AWD
- No head-up display or auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 449,888 | RM 448,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 180 hp |
| Torque | — | 235 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 601 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 740 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Nickel Manganese Cobalt | — |
| Battery Capacity | 84 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 487 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.6 | — |
| 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 | 3.2 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 257 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,965 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 20" Forged Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Forged Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Electronically Controlled Suspension with N Torque Distribution | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-Point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger 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 | Manual Adjustable with Heating and Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-Folding with Heating Function | 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 | Rear AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | 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 | 12.3" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Bose 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 with Pop-out Door Handles | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | 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 | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation | 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 Monitor | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | 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 | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,440 | RM 835✓ |
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.
Ioniq 6 N vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is better for performance and EV tech. The Toyota Vellfire is better for carrying people, with seven seats, sliding doors and captain middle-row seats.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N costs RM1,888 more than the Toyota Vellfire, so the real decision is body style, powertrain and seating, not price.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Toyota Vellfire is more practical for family use, with seven seats, five doors, power sliding doors, rear dual-zone climate control and a 510-litre boot.