Jaguar XF vs Toyota Vellfire
Verdict
At RM424,528 versus RM448,000, the Jaguar XF costs RM23,472 less yet has the stronger drivetrain: 237 hp, 340 Nm, rear-wheel drive and a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time. It is the executive sedan choice for the driver. The Toyota Vellfire is dearer, heavier and thirstier at 9.1 L/100 km, but its brief is different: seven seats, power ottoman captain chairs, power sliding doors, Toyota Safety Sense, a 360-degree camera and a much taller 1,950 mm body for easier cabin movement.
Pick the Jaguar XF if you want the quicker, cheaper executive sedan with 237 hp, rear-wheel drive and lower RM380 annual road tax.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you need seven seats, powered rear-cabin luxury and stronger driver-assistance kit for family or chauffeured use.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XF RM424,528; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000
- Power and torque: Jaguar XF 237 hp/340 Nm; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp/235 Nm
- Fuel economy: Jaguar XF 7.5 L/100 km; Toyota Vellfire 9.1 L/100 km
- Seats: Jaguar XF 5; Toyota Vellfire 7
- Size: Jaguar XF 4,954 mm long/1,457 mm tall; Toyota Vellfire 5,005 mm long/1,950 mm tall
- Road tax: Jaguar XF RM380/year; Toyota Vellfire RM835/year
XF
- Stronger engine output at 237 hp and 340 Nm
- Lower price, fuel use and annual road tax
- Larger listed boot at 540 litres versus 510 litres
- Only five seats versus the Vellfire’s seven
- No blind spot monitor, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist listed
- Rear cabin lacks ottoman captain seats, powered sun shades and power sliding doors
Vellfire
- Seven-seat cabin with power ottoman captain middle-row seats
- Toyota Safety Sense adds pre-collision braking, steering correction and adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Rear passengers get power sliding doors, powered sun shades and dual-zone rear air-con
- Costs RM23,472 more to buy and RM455 more per year in road tax
- Lower output at 180 hp and 235 Nm
- Higher rated fuel use at 9.1 L/100 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 424,528✓ | RM 448,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake and exhaust valve timing | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 237 hp✓ | 180 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm✓ | 235 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Electronic Automatic with Jaguar Sequential Shift | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Toyota |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 7.5 L/100 km✓ | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 248 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Co2 | 179 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,954 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,987 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 1,590 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 74 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 540 litres✓ | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 17" 15-spoke Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 15-spoke Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| 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 | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For all seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 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 Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Boot | 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 | — | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 8" InControl Touch with Jaguar Sound System (80W) | 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 Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/80,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 380✓ | 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.
XF vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Jaguar XF or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Jaguar XF is better for driving, with 237 hp, rear-wheel drive and 7.5 L/100 km economy. The Toyota Vellfire is better for carrying people, with seven seats, power ottoman middle-row chairs and more driver-assistance tech.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Vellfire costs RM448,000, while the Jaguar XF costs RM424,528. That makes the Vellfire RM23,472 more expensive before considering its higher RM835 annual road tax versus the XF’s RM380.
Which one is more practical for a family?
The Toyota Vellfire is the family pick. It has seven seats, power sliding doors, ISOFIX on the outer middle-row seats, rear air-con and more cup holders. The Jaguar XF has only five seats, though its listed boot is larger at 540 litres.