Jaguar I-Pace vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Verdict
At RM 460,800 versus RM 588,800, the Jaguar I-Pace asks RM 128,000 less yet is much quicker: 395 hp, dual-motor AWD and 0–100 km/h in 4.8 seconds against the Velar’s 246 hp, 1,997 cc petrol AWD and 6.7 seconds. The Jaguar also gives 440 km from a 90.0 kWh battery, so home charging suits it. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar counters with the bigger shell and slightly larger boot, 673 litres versus 656, plus a 63-litre petrol tank.
Pick the Jaguar I-Pace if you want the cheaper, quicker electric SUV with 440 km range and auto emergency braking listed.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you want petrol refuelling, the larger body and a 673-litre boot over outright acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: RM 460,800 vs RM 588,800
- Power and acceleration: 395 hp, 4.8 s vs 246 hp, 6.7 s
- Drivetrain: dual-motor electric AWD, single-ratio automatic vs 1,997 cc petrol AWD, conventional automatic
- Size: 4,682/1,895/1,565 mm vs 4,803/2,145/1,665 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: 2,990 mm, 656 L vs 2,874 mm, 673 L
- Energy: 90.0 kWh battery, 440 km range vs 63 L tank, 7.6 L/100km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 460,800✓ | RM 588,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,997 cc |
| Power | 395 hp✓ | 246 hp |
| Torque | — | 365 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s✓ | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | — | 217 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.6 L/100km |
| Battery | 90.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 440 km | — |
| CO₂ | — | 173 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,682 mm | 4,803 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 2,145 mm |
| Height | 1,565 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,990 mm | 2,874 mm |
| Boot space | 656 L | 673 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 63 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 545 | RM 439✓ |
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.
I-Pace
- RM 128,000 lower list price
- Quicker 4.8-second 0–100 km/h
- 90.0 kWh battery with 440 km EV range
- Boot is slightly smaller at 656 litres
- Higher annual road tax at RM 545
- Needs charging; there is no fuel tank fallback
Range Rover Velar
- Larger 673-litre boot
- Longer, wider and taller body
- 63-litre petrol tank with 7.6 L/100km fuel economy
- Costs RM 128,000 more
- Slower 6.7-second 0–100 km/h
- Auto emergency braking is not listed
I-Pace vs Range Rover Velar FAQ
Is the Jaguar I-Pace or Land Rover Range Rover Velar better?
The Jaguar I-Pace is the stronger buy on numbers: it is cheaper, more powerful and quicker, with 440 km EV range. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar suits buyers who want petrol refuelling, a bigger body and a slightly larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Jaguar I-Pace costs RM 460,800, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs RM 588,800. That makes the Velar RM 128,000 more expensive.
Which one is quicker from 0–100 km/h?
The Jaguar I-Pace is quicker, doing 0–100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar takes 6.7 seconds, so the Jaguar is 1.9 seconds faster.