Verdict
The RM109,980 Mitsubishi Xforce costs RM13,020 less than the RM123,000 Toyota Hiace and is the sensible passenger-car choice: it has five seats, a 410-litre boot, 104 hp and 141 Nm, plus stability control, four airbags and a 360-degree camera. Its RM120 annual road tax is also far easier on a private buyer than the Hiace’s RM835. The Hiace answers a different brief, with only two seats but a 260 Nm 2.5-litre turbodiesel, all-wheel drive and a 70-litre tank. Choose it for commercial-duty needs, not family transport.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xforce if you need five seats, modern driver assistance and a far lower RM120 annual road-tax bill.
Pick the Toyota Hiace if your priority is a two-seat commercial vehicle with 260 Nm of diesel torque, all-wheel drive and a 70-litre tank.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Xforce RM109,980; Toyota Hiace RM123,000.
- Torque: Mitsubishi Xforce 141 Nm; Toyota Hiace 260 Nm.
- Seating: Mitsubishi Xforce five seats; Toyota Hiace two seats.
- Road tax: Mitsubishi Xforce RM120 per year; Toyota Hiace RM835 per year.
- Fuel tank: Mitsubishi Xforce 42 litres; Toyota Hiace 70 litres.
- Warranty: Mitsubishi Xforce five years/unlimited mileage; Toyota Hiace three years/100,000 km.
Xforce
- RM13,020 lower purchase price and RM715 lower annual road tax
- Five seats and a 410-litre boot
- Stability control, four airbags and 360-degree camera
- 141 Nm trails the Hiace’s 260 Nm
- 42-litre tank is 28 litres smaller than the Hiace’s
- Front-wheel drive versus the Hiace’s all-wheel drive
Hiace
- 260 Nm from its 2.5-litre turbodiesel
- All-wheel drive and a 70-litre fuel tank
- Full-size 15-inch steel spare tyre
- Only two seats against the Xforce’s five
- RM13,020 higher purchase price and RM835 annual road tax
- No stability control, reverse camera or front parking sensors
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,980✓ | RM123,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 104 hp✓ | 101 hp |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 260 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 18.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | — | 5 Speed Manual |
| Gears | — | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,390 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 2,285 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Weight | 1,250 kg | 1,890 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 42 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 410 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 195R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 195R15C |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 15" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes CR1 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 15" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 15" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 4 stars — With 2 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear vents | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree view | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
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.
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Xforce vs Hiace FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Xforce or Toyota Hiace better?
The Mitsubishi Xforce is better for passenger use, with five seats, a 410-litre boot, stability control and four airbags. The Toyota Hiace is better only where its two-seat commercial layout, 260 Nm turbodiesel and all-wheel drive suit the job.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Hiace costs RM13,020 more than the Mitsubishi Xforce: RM123,000 versus RM109,980. Its annual road tax is also RM715 higher, at RM835 versus RM120.
Which has the better safety equipment?
The Mitsubishi Xforce has the stronger safety kit: four airbags, stability control, blind spot information, ISOFIX and a 360-degree camera. The Toyota Hiace has two airbags and ABS/EBD, but no stability control or reverse camera.