Perodua QV-E vs Toyota Yaris
Verdict
The Perodua QV-E is the bolder numbers car here, and it is RM8,000 cheaper too at RM80,000 against the Toyota Yaris at RM88,000. Its 201 hp motor, 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time, 370 km EV range and 320-litre boot give it the stronger on-paper case for pace and space. The Yaris answers with petrol familiarity, a 42-litre tank, seven airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. It is the safer known quantity on paper, but the QV-E gives you more metal and more power for less money.
Pick the Perodua QV-E if you want the cheaper car, EV drive, 201 hp performance and the bigger 320-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota Yaris if you want petrol power, a 42-litre tank, seven airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua QV-E RM80,000; Toyota Yaris RM88,000
- Powertrain: Perodua QV-E single-motor electric; Toyota Yaris 1,496 cc petrol with CVT
- Power: Perodua QV-E 201 hp; Toyota Yaris 105 hp
- Size: Perodua QV-E 4,170 mm long and 1,800 mm wide; Toyota Yaris 4,140 mm long and 1,730 mm wide
- Boot space: Perodua QV-E 320 litres; Toyota Yaris 286 litres
- Safety rating and airbags: Perodua QV-E has 6 airbags and no ASEAN NCAP rating listed; Toyota Yaris has 7 airbags and 5-star ASEAN NCAP
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 80,000✓ | RM 88,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT 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 | 4,170 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,502 mm | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Boot space | 320 L✓ | 286 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 90✓ |
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.
QV-E
- RM8,000 cheaper than the Toyota Yaris
- 201 hp motor and 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 370 km EV range and 320-litre boot
- No ASEAN NCAP rating listed
- Six airbags versus seven in the Toyota Yaris
- Higher annual road tax at RM160 versus RM90
Yaris
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Seven airbags versus six in the Perodua QV-E
- 42-litre petrol tank for drivers not ready for EV range planning
- Costs RM8,000 more than the Perodua QV-E
- 105 hp is well down on the QV-E’s 201 hp
- Smaller 286-litre boot versus 320 litres
QV-E vs Yaris FAQ
Is the Perodua QV-E or Toyota Yaris better?
The Perodua QV-E is better on price, power, size and boot space. The Toyota Yaris is better on listed safety credentials, with seven airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua QV-E costs RM80,000, while the Toyota Yaris costs RM88,000. That makes the QV-E RM8,000 cheaper.
Which one is more practical?
The Perodua QV-E has the larger boot at 320 litres versus 286 litres in the Toyota Yaris. It is also longer, wider and has a longer 2,680 mm wheelbase.