Verdict
The Alphard has a 61% bigger boot, the Alphard is about 60% cheaper, while the LC is 42% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
The LC LC 500 Convertible (RM1,479,000) sits above every Alphard variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
What the LC has over the Alphard
Airbag Disable FunctionTiptronic
What the Alphard has over the LC
Child Safety LockFront FoglampsRear SeatsSunroofRear Air-conSun ShadeAuto Start/StopHead-up DisplayPower Door
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Alphard's wheelbase is 130 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The LC is 70 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Alphard: 510 litres against 197.
LC 4,770 × 1,920 × 1,345 mm · wheelbase 2,870 mmAlphard 5,010 × 1,850 × 1,950 mm · wheelbase 3,000 mm
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,379,000 | RM548,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | MPV |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM10,991 | RM754✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM14,075/mo | RM5,595/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM36,329 | RM14,595✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM3,423✓ | RM3,582 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM17.11✓ | RM17.91 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM253,713 | RM94,655✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated, Otto/Atkinson Cycle with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | 4,969 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 470 hp at 7,100 rpm✓ | 274 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 540 Nm at 4,800 rpm✓ | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 94 mm × 89.5 mm | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Toyota |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 8.6 L/100 km✓ | 9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 270 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 267 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,345 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 1,965 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 197 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001L Run-flats | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive F Suspension - Sachs | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on Two Middle Row 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 | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | 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 | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | — | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 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 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 10.3" Lexus Premium Audio Remote Touch Controller with 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two 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 | Active 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 | Remote Control Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Power sliding with soft close function |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | — |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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