Toyota Fortuner vs Volkswagen Touareg
Verdict
The Fortuner is the utilitarian choice here: RM195,880 buys a diesel, AWD seven-seat SUV with 400 Nm, an 80-litre tank and a 4-star ASEAN NCAP rating. The Touareg asks RM384,972 and moves the brief upmarket with a 2,995 cc petrol engine, 335 hp, 450 Nm, AEB, 810 litres of boot space and a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time. For Malaysia, the split is clear: family capacity and lower annual tax in the Toyota, much stronger performance and luggage room in the Volkswagen.
Fortuner
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, diesel torque and RM754 road tax more than outright pace.
Touareg
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if five seats are enough and you want 335 hp, AEB and an 810-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Fortuner RM195,880; Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972
- Seats: Toyota Fortuner 7; Volkswagen Touareg 5
- Engine and fuel: Toyota Fortuner 2,393 cc diesel; Volkswagen Touareg 2,995 cc petrol
- Output: Toyota Fortuner 148 hp/400 Nm; Volkswagen Touareg 335 hp/450 Nm
- Boot space: Toyota Fortuner 200 L; Volkswagen Touareg 810 L
- Road tax: Toyota Fortuner RM754/year; Volkswagen Touareg RM1,632/year
Fortuner
- Seven seats
- Diesel torque: 400 Nm
- Lower annual road tax: RM754
- Only 148 hp
- Boot space is 200 L
- No auto emergency braking
Touareg
- 335 hp and 450 Nm
- 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds
- 810-litre boot
- Seats five, not seven
- RM1,632 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 195,880✓ | RM 384,972 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.6 | 10.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,795 mm | 4,878 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,835 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,090 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 810 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/65R17 | 285/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/65R17 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler A/T | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Ladder-frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension |
| 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 Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | HD Matrix LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| 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 |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 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 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual rear window blinds |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 6 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 | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 754✓ | RM 1,632 |
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 Touareg FAQ
Is the Toyota Fortuner or Volkswagen Touareg better?
The Touareg is better for performance and luggage room: 335 hp, 6.0 seconds to 100 km/h and 810 litres. The Fortuner is better if you need seven seats, diesel fuel and lower RM754 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Touareg costs RM189,092 more than the Toyota Fortuner.
Which one has more space?
The Fortuner has more seats, with seven against five. The Touareg has the larger boot, at 810 litres versus 200 litres.