Tesla Model Y vs Toyota Fortuner
Verdict
These two are almost level on money: the Tesla Model Y costs RM195,450 and the Toyota Fortuner RM195,880, a RM430 gap. The Model Y is the luggage play, with 854 litres of boot space, 466 km EV range, a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time and RM305 road tax. The Fortuner answers with seven seats, all-wheel drive, a 2,393 cc diesel making 400 Nm and an 80-litre tank. Buy by use case, not badge.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if you want a five-seat electric SUV with 466 km of range, 854 litres of boot space and RM305 annual road tax.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and a 2,393 cc diesel with 400 Nm.
Key differences
- Price: RM195,450 vs RM195,880
- Seats: 5 vs 7
- Fuel and driven wheels: electric RWD vs diesel AWD
- Boot space: 854 L vs 200 L
- Wheelbase: 2,891 mm vs 2,745 mm
- Road tax/year: RM305 vs RM754
Model Y
- 466 km EV range
- 854-litre boot
- AEB listed as standard
- Five seats only
- Rear-wheel drive versus Fortuner AWD
- 4-year warranty versus Toyota’s 5
Fortuner
- Seven-seat cabin
- AWD with 400 Nm diesel torque
- 5-year warranty
- 200-litre boot space
- RM754 annual road tax
- No AEB listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 195,450✓ | RM 195,880 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Engine | Single motor | 2,393 cc |
| Power | — | 148 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | — |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| EV range | 466 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 2,129 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,624 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Boot space | 854 L✓ | 200 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 80 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 305✓ | RM 754 |
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.
Model Y vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Tesla Model Y or Toyota Fortuner better?
For most five-seat buyers, the Tesla Model Y is the better fit: it has 466 km EV range, 854 litres of boot space, AEB and RM305 road tax. Choose the Fortuner if seven seats and AWD are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Fortuner costs RM430 more: RM195,880 versus RM195,450 for the Tesla Model Y.
Which carries more people and luggage?
The Fortuner carries more people, with 7 seats versus 5. The Model Y carries more luggage on paper, with 854 litres of boot space versus 200 litres.