Verdict
The RM100,000 gap is substantial, but the Alphard brings a 2.4-litre turbo with 274 hp and 430 Nm against the Vellfire’s 2.5-litre 180 hp and 235 Nm. That is a meaningful advantage when carrying seven people, and its eight-speed automatic, 75-litre tank and 9.0 L/100 km rating also edge the Vellfire. The Vellfire is 130 kg lighter and adds a driver knee airbag, ventilated front seats and seven three-point belts. Space is effectively a draw: both seat seven, ride on a 3,000-mm wheelbase and have 510 litres of boot space.
Pick the Toyota Alphard if you want the much stronger 274 hp/430 Nm turbo powertrain, eight-speed automatic and larger 75-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you would rather save RM100,000 while gaining ventilated front seats, a driver knee airbag and seven three-point seat belts.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Alphard RM548,000; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000
- Power and torque: Toyota Alphard 274 hp and 430 Nm; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp and 235 Nm
- Engine and transmission: Toyota Alphard 2,393 cc turbo with 8-speed automatic; Toyota Vellfire 2,494 cc naturally aspirated with 7-speed CVT
- Kerb weight: Toyota Alphard 2,235 kg; Toyota Vellfire 2,105 kg
- Fuel tank and rated economy: Toyota Alphard 75 litres and 9.0 L/100 km; Toyota Vellfire 60 litres and 9.1 L/100 km
- Occupant protection: Toyota Alphard has 6 three-point belts; Toyota Vellfire has 7 three-point belts plus a driver knee airbag
Alphard
- 274 hp and 430 Nm from the turbocharged 2.4-litre petrol engine
- Eight-speed automatic and paddle shifts
- 75-litre fuel tank with a 9.0 L/100 km rated economy
- Costs RM100,000 more
- Has six three-point seat belts to the Vellfire’s seven
- No driver knee airbag or ventilated front seats
Vellfire
- RM100,000 lower purchase price
- Driver knee airbag and seven three-point seat belts
- Ventilated front seats and 130 kg lower kerb weight
- 180 hp and 235 Nm fall well short of the Alphard’s 274 hp and 430 Nm
- 60-litre tank is 15 litres smaller
- 7-speed CVT, rather than the Alphard’s 8-speed automatic with paddle shifts
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM548,000 | RM448,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 274 hp✓ | 180 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm✓ | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9 L/100 km✓ | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,010 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,950 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,235 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 510 litres | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 6 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Middle Row Seats | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) 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 | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row | 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 | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row | 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 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System | 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 | 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 with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction | 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, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power sliding with soft close function | 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 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM754✓ | RM835 |
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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Alphard vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Toyota Alphard or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Toyota Alphard is the better choice for outright performance, with 274 hp and 430 Nm versus 180 hp and 235 Nm, plus an eight-speed automatic. The Toyota Vellfire is the smarter lower-cost pick if its added knee airbag and ventilated front seats matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Alphard costs RM548,000 and the Toyota Vellfire costs RM448,000, so the difference is RM100,000.
Do the Toyota Alphard and Toyota Vellfire have different passenger space?
On the key cabin dimensions, they are very close: both have seven seats, a 3,000-mm wheelbase and 510 litres of boot space. The Alphard is only 5 mm longer, at 5,010 mm versus 5,005 mm.