Verdict
At RM79,800, the Nissan NV200 is RM1,088 cheaper and brings a 4,200-litre load area, 1.6-litre petrol engine with 108 hp and 152 Nm, plus a 55-litre tank. That is the clear working-car choice, although its two seats, five-speed manual and 14-inch steel wheels underline the commercial brief. Spend RM80,888 on the Toyota Avanza for seven seats, a four-speed automatic, rear air-con blower and much better family hardware. Its 1.5-litre engine is down on output at 103 hp and 136 Nm, but the Avanza is the more useful people mover.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if your priority is carrying cargo in its 4,200-litre rear space and you are happy to shift a five-speed manual.
Pick the Toyota Avanza if you need seven seats, an automatic gearbox and rear air-con for family duty.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan NV200 RM79,800; Toyota Avanza RM80,888.
- Power and torque: NV200 108 hp and 152 Nm; Avanza 103 hp and 136 Nm.
- Transmission and drive: NV200 five-speed manual with front-wheel drive; Avanza four-speed automatic with rear-wheel drive.
- Seating and cargo: NV200 has two seats and 4,200 litres of boot space; Avanza has seven seats and no boot-space figure stated.
- Dimensions: NV200 is 4,400 mm long with a 2,725 mm wheelbase; Avanza is 4,190 mm long with a 2,655 mm wheelbase.
- Fuel tank and warranty: NV200 has a 55-litre tank and three-year/100,000-km cover; Avanza has a 45-litre tank and five-year unlimited-mileage cover.
NV200
- RM1,088 cheaper.
- 108 hp and 152 Nm beat the Avanza's 103 hp and 136 Nm.
- 4,200-litre load space and 55-litre fuel tank.
- Only two seats versus the Avanza's seven.
- Five-speed manual instead of a four-speed automatic.
- No rear air-con, ISOFIX, alarm or immobiliser.
Avanza
- Seven seats with split-folding rear rows.
- Four-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
- Rear air-con blower, ISOFIX and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- RM1,088 more expensive.
- 103 hp and 136 Nm trail the NV200's 108 hp and 152 Nm.
- 45-litre tank is 10 litres smaller than the NV200's 55 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM79,800✓ | RM80,888 |
| Body type | Commercial | MPV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with continuously variable-valve timing control | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 108 hp✓ | 103 hp |
| Torque | 152 Nm✓ | 136 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 78 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | 4AT |
| Gears | 5 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 7.14 L/100 km | —✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,190 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,855 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,220 kg | 1,155 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 4,200 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 165/R14C | 185/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 165/R14C | 185/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 15" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop Enasave EC300+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Live Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 14" Steel | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 14" Steel | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Brake Assist | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 50:50 Sliding and Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player with 2 Speakers | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | LCD Instrument Cluster Display |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 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.
Used NV200 & Avanza for sale
NV200 vs Avanza FAQ
Is the Nissan NV200 or Toyota Avanza better?
The Avanza is better for transporting people: it has seven seats, a four-speed automatic and rear air-con. The NV200 is better for cargo, with 4,200 litres of load space, two seats and a stronger 108 hp/152 Nm 1.6-litre engine.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Avanza costs RM80,888, which is RM1,088 more than the Nissan NV200 at RM79,800.
Which has the better warranty and family safety equipment?
The Avanza has the longer five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, against three years or 100,000 km for the NV200. It also adds ISOFIX on the two outer middle-row seats, an alarm and an immobiliser.