Verdict
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is the faster, more technically ambitious choice: its 350 hp 3.0-litre plug-in hybrid powertrain adds a 173 hp motor, reaches 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and has 90 km of EV range from a 25.9 kWh battery. But it costs RM739,000 and carries RM2,118 annual road tax. At RM448,000, the Toyota Vellfire saves RM291,000, seats seven rather than five and brings captain’s chairs for the middle row. Choose the Cayenne for performance and electric running; choose the Vellfire for chauffeured-family space.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if 4.7-second performance, all-wheel drive, a 90 km EV range and a 698-litre boot matter more than seven seats and a RM291,000 saving.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you need seven seats, powered ottoman captain’s chairs and power sliding doors at RM448,000.
Key differences
- Price: Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM739,000; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Powertrain output: Porsche Cayenne Coupe 350 hp and 500 Nm, plus a 173 hp/460 Nm motor; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Seats: Porsche Cayenne Coupe five; Toyota Vellfire seven.
- EV hardware: Porsche Cayenne Coupe 25.9 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging; Toyota Vellfire has no motor, battery or EV range.
- Performance: Porsche Cayenne Coupe 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and 263 km/h; Toyota Vellfire 170 km/h.
- Boot space: Porsche Cayenne Coupe 698 litres; Toyota Vellfire 510 litres.
Cayenne Coupe
- 90 km EV range from a 25.9 kWh battery
- 350 hp, 500 Nm and all-wheel drive
- 698-litre boot and adaptive air suspension
- RM291,000 more expensive
- Five seats versus the Vellfire’s seven
- RM2,118 annual road tax versus RM835
Vellfire
- Seven seats with powered ottoman captain’s chairs
- Power sliding doors with soft-close function
- RM291,000 lower purchase price
- 180 hp and 235 Nm versus 350 hp and 500 Nm in the Cayenne Coupe
- No EV range or charging capability
- 510-litre boot versus 698 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM739,000 | RM448,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,118 | RM835✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing, turbocharged & plug-in hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 350 hp✓ | 180 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 173 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 460 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 25.9 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Tiptronic S | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 263 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,930 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,983 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,698 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,895 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,515 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 698 litres✓ | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/45R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 21" RS Spyder Design | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" RS Spyder Design | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | 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 | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bose Premium Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 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.
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Cayenne Coupe vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Porsche Cayenne Coupe or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is better for performance, all-wheel drive and 90 km of EV running. The Toyota Vellfire is better for carrying seven people, with powered middle-row ottoman captain’s chairs and power sliding doors.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe costs RM739,000 and the Toyota Vellfire costs RM448,000, so the Porsche is RM291,000 more expensive.
Which has more passenger space?
The Toyota Vellfire has seven seats, a 3,000 mm wheelbase and a 1,950 mm height. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe has five seats, a 2,895 mm wheelbase and is 1,698 mm tall.