Mitsubishi Xpander vs Perodua QV-E
Verdict
The Mitsubishi Xpander is the family carrier here: seven seats, a taller 1,720 mm body and 495 litres of boot space suit balik kampung loads better than the Perodua QV-E’s five seats and 320 litres. But the QV-E costs RM80,000 against RM99,980, brings 201 hp, a 52.5 kWh battery, 370 km range, six airbags and AEB. The Xpander’s 1.5 litre petrol drivetrain is simpler to refuel anywhere, but on paper safety and performance favour the EV.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if you need seven seats, 495 litres of boot space and a 45 litre petrol tank for longer family runs.
Pick the Perodua QV-E if five seats are enough and you want 201 hp electric drive with 370 km of range.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980; Perodua QV-E RM80,000
- Seats: Mitsubishi Xpander 7; Perodua QV-E 5
- Power: Mitsubishi Xpander 104 hp; Perodua QV-E 201 hp
- Boot space: Mitsubishi Xpander 495 litres; Perodua QV-E 320 litres
- Safety kit: Mitsubishi Xpander 2 airbags and no AEB listed; Perodua QV-E 6 airbags and AEB
- Size: Mitsubishi Xpander 4,475 mm long and 1,720 mm tall; Perodua QV-E 4,170 mm long and 1,502 mm tall
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 99,980 | RM 80,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 104 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 141 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | — | 165 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 52.5 kWh |
| EV range | — | 370 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,170 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,502 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Boot space | 495 L✓ | 320 L |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 6✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 160 |
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.
Xpander
- Seven-seat cabin
- Larger 495 litre boot
- 45 litre petrol tank
- Only 104 hp
- Just 2 airbags listed
- No AEB listed
QV-E
- Strong 201 hp motor
- 370 km EV range
- Six airbags with AEB
- Five seats only
- Smaller 320 litre boot
- RM160 yearly road tax versus RM120
Xpander vs QV-E FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Xpander or Perodua QV-E better?
For family carrying, the Mitsubishi Xpander is better because it has seven seats and 495 litres of boot space. For performance and safety kit, the Perodua QV-E is ahead with 201 hp, six airbags and AEB.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Xpander is RM19,980 more expensive, at RM99,980 versus RM80,000 for the Perodua QV-E.
Which is better for daily commuting?
The Perodua QV-E suits daily commuting if you can charge at home or work, with 370 km of EV range and 201 hp. The Mitsubishi Xpander makes more sense if your daily use needs seven seats.