Seres 3 vs Toyota Veloz
Verdict
At the same RM95,000, this is not a straight like-for-like fight. The Seres 3 is the punchier five-seat electric SUV, with 161 hp, a 53.6 kWh battery, 340 km range and a much larger 525-litre boot. The Toyota Veloz is the family hauler: seven seats, a 1.5 litre petrol engine, CVT, 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, AEB and a 5-year warranty. The Seres is quicker on paper; the Veloz is easier to justify if you regularly need the third row.
Pick the Seres 3 if you want an electric SUV with stronger quoted power, 340 km range and far more boot space than the Veloz.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if seven seats, petrol refuelling, AEB and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating matter more than EV performance.
Key differences
- Powertrain: Seres 3 single electric motor; Toyota Veloz 1,496 cc petrol engine
- Output: Seres 3 161 hp; Toyota Veloz 105 hp
- Seating: Seres 3 5 seats; Toyota Veloz 7 seats
- Boot space: Seres 3 525 litres; Toyota Veloz 137 litres
- Size: Seres 3 4,385 mm long and 1,850 mm wide; Toyota Veloz 4,475 mm long and 1,750 mm wide
- Safety listing: Seres 3 ASEAN NCAP not listed and AEB not listed; Toyota Veloz 5-star ASEAN NCAP and AEB yes
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 95,000 | RM 95,000 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 161 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | — | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 53.6 kWh | — |
| EV range | 340 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,385 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L✓ | 137 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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.
3
- 161 hp is much higher than the Veloz’s 105 hp
- 53.6 kWh battery with 340 km EV range
- 525-litre boot is generous for this pairing
- Only five seats against the Veloz’s seven
- ASEAN NCAP rating and AEB are not listed
- Warranty is not stated
Veloz
- Seven-seat cabin suits larger families
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- AEB and 5-year warranty are listed
- 105 hp is well down on the Seres 3’s 161 hp
- 137-litre boot is small beside the Seres 3’s 525 litres
- Petrol powertrain has no EV range or battery advantage
3 vs Veloz FAQ
Is the Seres 3 or Toyota Veloz better?
The Seres 3 is better for EV driving, power and boot space. The Toyota Veloz is better for carrying people, with seven seats, AEB, a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and a 5-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference. Both cars are priced at RM95,000, so the choice is really between a five-seat electric SUV and a seven-seat petrol MPV.
Which one has more space?
For passengers, the Toyota Veloz wins with seven seats versus five. For luggage, the Seres 3 has the larger quoted boot at 525 litres, compared with 137 litres in the Veloz.