Maserati Ghibli vs Toyota Vellfire
Verdict
At RM538,800 against RM448,000, the Maserati Ghibli asks RM90,800 more and clearly spends it on pace: 330 hp, 500 Nm, rear-wheel drive, a mechanical LSD and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. The Toyota Vellfire answers with Malaysian family logic: seven seats, powered sliding doors, ottoman captain chairs, a 360-degree camera, Toyota Safety Sense and a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty. The Maserati is the sharper executive sedan; the Toyota is the easier luxury MPV to justify for daily chauffeuring and family duty.
Ghibli
Pick the Maserati Ghibli if you want a rear-drive executive sedan with 330 hp, 500 Nm and a proper 5.6-second 0-100 km/h claim.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you need seven seats, powered sliding doors, stronger driver assistance kit and a longer five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Maserati Ghibli RM538,800; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000
- Power and torque: Maserati Ghibli 330 hp/500 Nm; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp/235 Nm
- Driveline and gearbox: Maserati Ghibli rear-wheel drive with 8-speed ZF automatic; Toyota Vellfire front-wheel drive with 7-speed Super CVT-i
- Seats and body: Maserati Ghibli 5-seat sedan; Toyota Vellfire 7-seat MPV
- Fuel use and tank: Maserati Ghibli 9.6 L/100 km with 70 litres; Toyota Vellfire 9.1 L/100 km with 60 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Maserati Ghibli 3 years/100,000 km and RM2,078 yearly road tax; Toyota Vellfire 5 years/unlimited mileage and RM835 yearly road tax
Ghibli
- Much stronger output at 330 hp and 500 Nm
- Rear-wheel drive, mechanical LSD and 8-speed ZF automatic
- Higher top speed at 263 km/h, with a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM90,800 more than the Vellfire
- Only five seats and rear air vents, versus seven seats and dual-zone rear climate control
- Shorter warranty and higher annual road tax
Vellfire
- Seven-seat cabin with ottoman captain middle-row seats and fold-up last row
- Toyota Safety Sense with pre-collision braking, pedestrian detection, steering correction and adaptive cruise control
- 360-degree camera, powered sliding doors and powered tailgate with soft close
- Far less power and torque at 180 hp and 235 Nm
- Lower 170 km/h top speed, with no 0-100 km/h figure quoted
- Space-saver spare tyre versus the Ghibli’s full-size spare
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 538,800 | RM 448,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC twin turbocharged V6, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,979 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 330 hp✓ | 180 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 235 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 86.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Auto-Adaptive Transmission | 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 | 5.6 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 9.6 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 263 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Co2 | 223 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,971 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,945 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 1,810 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone with stabilizer bar | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alfieri | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alfieri | 19" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Mechanical LSD | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Front and Passenger, Side, and Curtain Airbags | 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 | Three-point seat belts for all five seats | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear 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 | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon | 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 with adjustable lumbar, driver and passenger | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down centre armrest, three rear headrests | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Air vents only | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 12V front and 12V cargo area power outlet | 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 | Two Front, Two Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 8.4 inch Maserati Touch Control, 280W audio system with 8 speakers, CD/DVD/MP3/USB support | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down with Jam-Protection | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry + Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| 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 | Remote boot release | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | 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 | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | Free Service at 20,000km, 40,000km, 60,000km | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 2,078 | 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.
Ghibli vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Maserati Ghibli or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Ghibli is better for driving, with 330 hp, 500 Nm and rear-wheel drive. The Vellfire is better for family and chauffeur use, with seven seats, powered sliding doors and much more driver assistance kit.
What is the price difference?
The Maserati Ghibli costs RM538,800 and the Toyota Vellfire costs RM448,000, so the Ghibli is RM90,800 more expensive.
Which is cheaper to run on road tax?
The Toyota Vellfire is cheaper, with annual road tax of RM835. The Maserati Ghibli’s yearly road tax is RM2,078, a difference of RM1,243.