Verdict
At RM80,888, the Toyota Avanza is RM14,112 cheaper and remains the straightforward seven-seat choice, with a 45-litre tank, 1,496 cc petrol engine and 4AT. The Toyota Veloz costs RM95,000, but the gap brings a larger 4,475 mm body on a 2,750 mm wheelbase, 17-inch tyres, a D-CVT and a far fuller active-safety and cabin kit. Its 105 hp and 138 Nm edges the Avanza’s 103 hp and 136 Nm too. For Malaysian family use, the Veloz is the better-equipped car; the Avanza makes sense when the lower entry price matters most.
Pick the Toyota Avanza if RM14,112 saved matters more than a larger body, D-CVT and the Veloz’s much broader safety equipment.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if you want the longer seven-seater with Toyota Safety Sense, six airbags, a 360-degree camera and modern connectivity.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Avanza RM80,888; Toyota Veloz RM95,000.
- Power and torque: Avanza 103 hp and 136 Nm; Veloz 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Transmission and driveline: Avanza 4AT with rear-wheel drive; Veloz D-CVT with front-wheel drive.
- Dimensions: Avanza 4,190 mm long with a 2,655 mm wheelbase; Veloz 4,475 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase.
- Wheels and tyres: Avanza 15-inch alloys with 185/65R15 tyres; Veloz 17-inch two-tone alloys with 205/50R17 tyres.
- Airbags: Avanza has two; Veloz has six, including front side and front/rear curtain airbags.
Avanza
- RM14,112 lower purchase price.
- 45-litre fuel tank versus 43 litres.
- 1,155 kg kerb weight, 30 kg below the Veloz.
- Only two airbags versus the Veloz’s six.
- No stability control, blind-spot information, pre-collision braking or adaptive cruise control.
- Smaller 4,190 mm body and 2,655 mm wheelbase.
Veloz
- Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking works from 4-120 km/h and detects pedestrians.
- 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, and rear cross traffic alert.
- 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus six speakers.
- Costs RM14,112 more.
- 43-litre fuel tank is 2 litres smaller than the Avanza’s.
- At 1,185 kg, it is 30 kg heavier than the Avanza.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM80,888✓ | RM95,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 103 hp | 105 hp✓ |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 138 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 72.5 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | D-CVT with Power Mode |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,660 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,155 kg | 1,185 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/65R15 | 205/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/65R15 | 205/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Steel | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave EC300+ | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle with Coil Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Higher suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED Reflector with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Sliding and Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, Armrest, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| 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 | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | LCD Instrument Cluster Display | Auto Brake Hold |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 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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Avanza vs Veloz FAQ
Is the Toyota Avanza or Toyota Veloz better?
The Toyota Veloz is better equipped, with six airbags, stability control, Toyota Safety Sense, a 360-degree camera and a 9.0-inch wireless smartphone-integrated touchscreen. The Avanza is the better buy only if its RM14,112 lower price is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Veloz costs RM14,112 more than the Toyota Avanza: RM95,000 against RM80,888.
Which has the better safety equipment?
The Toyota Veloz does. It has six airbags, stability control, blind-spot information, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection. The Avanza has two airbags and ABS/EBD.