Verdict
At RM188,000, the Suzuki eVitara undercuts the RM190,660 Volkswagen Tayron by RM2,660 and is the quicker car to 100 km/h, taking 8.7 seconds against 9.6. Its 61.1-kWh battery brings a quoted 426 km range, giving home or public charging users a clear electric route. But the Tayron is the family-hauler here: it is 517 mm longer, has seven seats and a 345-litre boot versus five seats and 306 litres. Its CKD status, rear air-con and much richer front-seat kit strengthen the case for regular multi-row use.
Pick the Suzuki eVitara if you can charge an EV and want 426 km of quoted range, quicker 8.7-second acceleration and five years of manufacturer warranty for less money.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if seven seats, a 345-litre boot, rear air-con and ventilated massaging front seats matter more than EV driving.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki eVitara RM188,000; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660.
- Powertrain: eVitara has a 172-hp, 193-Nm electric motor and 61.1-kWh battery; Tayron has a 148-hp, 250-Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol with 48V MHEV assistance.
- 0-100 km/h: eVitara 8.7 seconds; Tayron 9.6 seconds.
- Length and wheelbase: eVitara 4,275 mm and 2,700 mm; Tayron 4,792 mm and 2,790 mm.
- Seating and boot space: eVitara five seats and 306 litres; Tayron seven seats and 345 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: eVitara five years unlimited mileage; Tayron two years unlimited mileage.
eVitara
- 426 km quoted EV range from a 61.1-kWh battery.
- Quicker 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, plus eight-year/160,000-km battery cover.
- Only five seats to the Tayron's seven.
- 306-litre boot is 39 litres smaller.
- No rear air-con, while the Tayron has single-zone rear climate control.
Tayron
- Seven seats with sliding second-row seating and a folding third row.
- Ventilated, massaging 12-way power front seats and rear air-con.
- 345-litre boot, plus a powered hands-free tailgate.
- Costs RM2,660 more.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time of 9.6 seconds versus 8.7 seconds.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the eVitara's five years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM188,000✓ | RM190,660 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 148 hp |
| Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 193 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 61.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 426 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 67 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 seconds✓ | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,790 mm |
| Weight | 1,788 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 306 litres | 345 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | MRF Wanderer Ecotred | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | India (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-links | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual 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 passenger seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Infinity Sound System | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, 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 |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km BEV Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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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eVitara vs Tayron FAQ
Is the Suzuki eVitara or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The eVitara is better for EV ownership, quoted 426 km range and quicker acceleration. The Tayron is better for larger families because it has seven seats, a larger boot and rear air-con.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tayron costs RM2,660 more than the Suzuki eVitara.
Which one has more practical family space?
The Tayron does. It has seven seats, a 4,792-mm body, 2,790-mm wheelbase and 345-litre boot; the eVitara has five seats, measures 4,275 mm long and has a 306-litre boot.