Toyota Fortuner vs Volkswagen Tayron
Verdict
At RM195,880, the Toyota Fortuner is RM5,220 dearer than the Volkswagen Tayron, but it buys a very different SUV: ladder-frame, AWD and a 2.4 diesel with 400 Nm. The Tayron answers with the same 148 hp from a 1.5 turbo petrol mild-hybrid, a 7-speed wet DSG, 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time, more boot space at 345 litres versus 200, and far more driver assistance. For Malaysian buyers, this is workhorse hardware and five-year warranty against cabin tech, lower RM120 road tax and easier daily packaging.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need AWD, 400 Nm diesel torque, an 80-litre tank and a full-size spare more than cabin tech.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if you want the richer seven-seat family SUV on paper, with AEB, adaptive cruise, a 360-degree camera and a 345-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Fortuner RM195,880; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660
- Engine output: Fortuner 2.4 diesel, 148 hp/400 Nm; Tayron 1.5 petrol MHEV, 148 hp/250 Nm
- Driveline and chassis: Fortuner AWD ladder-frame; Tayron FWD unibody
- Boot space: Fortuner 200 litres; Tayron 345 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Fortuner 5 years, RM754/year; Tayron 2 years, RM120/year
- Driver assistance: Fortuner has no AEB/adaptive cruise/360 camera; Tayron has all three
Fortuner
- 400 Nm diesel torque versus 250 Nm in the Tayron
- AWD ladder-frame setup; the Tayron is front-drive unibody
- 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty, against the Tayron’s 2 years
- Smaller boot: 200 litres versus 345 litres
- No AEB, blind-spot monitor, adaptive cruise or 360-degree camera
- RM754 yearly road tax versus RM120 for the Tayron
Tayron
- RM5,220 cheaper than the Fortuner
- Larger boot: 345 litres versus 200 litres
- AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, adaptive cruise and lane steering correction
- 250 Nm torque versus the Fortuner’s 400 Nm
- Front-wheel drive only; the Fortuner is AWD
- 2-year warranty versus the Fortuner’s 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 195,880 | RM 190,660✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 148 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 92 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.6 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.6 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,795 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,835 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm | 2,788 mm |
| Weight | 2,090 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 345 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/65R17 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/65R17 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler A/T | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Ladder-frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | — |
| ASEAN NCAP | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, 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 | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB | 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 | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers | 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 |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 754 | 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.
Fortuner vs Tayron FAQ
Is the Toyota Fortuner or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The Tayron is better for family-road use on paper: it is cheaper, has 345 litres of boot space, AEB, adaptive cruise and a 360-degree camera. The Fortuner is better if you need AWD, ladder-frame construction and 400 Nm diesel torque.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Fortuner costs RM195,880 and the Volkswagen Tayron costs RM190,660, so the Tayron is RM5,220 cheaper.
Which has lower road tax?
The Volkswagen Tayron has the lower road tax at RM120 a year. The Toyota Fortuner is RM754 a year, so the annual gap is RM634.