Verdict
At RM749,000, the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric costs RM301,000 more than the RM448,000 Toyota Vellfire, but delivers 436 hp, 835 Nm and a 661-km EV range from its 113-kWh battery. Its RM665 annual road tax is also RM170 lower. The trade-off is clear for Malaysian families: the Porsche has five seats despite a larger 584-litre boot, while the Vellfire carries seven and brings power sliding doors, ottoman middle-row captain’s seats and a 15-speaker JBL system. Pick the Porsche for electric pace and charging; take the Toyota for chauffeured practicality.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric if you want 436 hp, 835 Nm, 661 km of EV range and 390-kW DC charging, and only need five seats.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if seven seats, power sliding doors and power-adjustable ottoman captain’s seats matter more than EV performance.
Key differences
- Price: Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM749,000; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Powertrain: Porsche has two electric motors producing 436 hp and 835 Nm; Toyota has a 2,494-cc petrol engine producing 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Range/economy: Porsche claims 661 km from a 113-kWh battery; Toyota is rated at 9.1 L/100 km with a 60-litre fuel tank.
- Seating and boot: Porsche has 5 seats and 584 litres; Toyota has 7 seats and 510 litres.
- Dimensions: Porsche is 4,985 mm long, 1,980 mm wide and 1,650 mm tall; Toyota is 5,005 mm long, 1,850 mm wide and 1,950 mm tall.
- Road tax: Porsche RM665 per year; Toyota RM835 per year.
Cayenne Coupe Electric
- 436 hp and 835 Nm from two electric motors
- 661-km EV range and 390-kW DC charging
- 584-litre boot and head-up display
- RM301,000 more expensive
- Five seats versus the Toyota’s seven
- No power sliding doors or ottoman middle-row captain’s seats listed
Vellfire
- Seven-seat cabin with power-adjustable ottoman captain’s middle row
- Power sliding doors with soft-close and anti-pinch
- 15-speaker JBL sound system and 360-degree camera
- 180 hp and 235 Nm versus 436 hp and 835 Nm
- 9.1 L/100 km petrol consumption versus the Porsche’s 661-km electric range
- 74 litres less boot space
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM749,000 | RM448,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM665✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 180 hp |
| Torque | — | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 436 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 835 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 113 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 661 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 390 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Single-speed Automatic | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,985 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,980 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,023 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 584 litres✓ | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | — | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | — | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Slovakia (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Air Suspension with PASM | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Air Suspension with PASM | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | — | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | — | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | 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 | — | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | — | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | — | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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 | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | — | 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.
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Cayenne Coupe Electric vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Porsche is better for electric performance, with 436 hp, 835 Nm, 661 km of range and 390-kW DC charging. The Vellfire is better for carrying people, with seven seats, power sliding doors and ottoman captain’s seats.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric costs RM301,000 more than the Toyota Vellfire: RM749,000 against RM448,000.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric has lower annual road tax at RM665, compared with RM835 for the Toyota Vellfire, a RM170 difference.