Toyota GR Yaris vs Volkswagen Arteon
Verdict
The Toyota GR Yaris costs RM315,600 against the Volkswagen Arteon’s RM291,012, so the smaller car asks RM24,588 more for sharper numbers: 296 hp, 400 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. The Arteon answers with size, not outright punch — 4,862 mm long, a 2,837 mm wheelbase, five seats and a 563-litre boot. Both are petrol AWD hatchbacks with five-year warranties and AEB. For Malaysian use, this is pace and manual control versus space, automatic ease and luggage room.
Pick the Toyota GR Yaris if you want the quicker AWD manual with 296 hp, 400 Nm and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Volkswagen Arteon if you need five seats, a 563-litre boot and a wet dual-clutch automatic for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota GR Yaris RM315,600; Volkswagen Arteon RM291,012
- Output: Toyota GR Yaris 296 hp/400 Nm; Volkswagen Arteon 276 hp/350 Nm
- Acceleration: Toyota GR Yaris 0-100 km/h in 5.2 s; Volkswagen Arteon 5.6 s
- Size: Toyota GR Yaris 3,995 mm long; Volkswagen Arteon 4,862 mm long
- Boot space: Toyota GR Yaris 174 L; Volkswagen Arteon 563 L
- Road tax: Toyota GR Yaris RM207/year; Volkswagen Arteon RM372/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 315,600 | RM 291,012✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,618 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Power | 296 hp✓ | 276 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s✓ | 5.6 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.4 L/100km |
| CO₂ | — | 164 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,995 mm | 4,862 mm |
| Width | 1,805 mm | 1,871 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,837 mm |
| Boot space | 174 L | 563 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 66 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 207✓ | RM 372 |
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.
GR Yaris
- More power and torque: 296 hp and 400 Nm
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time at 5.2 seconds
- Manual gearbox with AWD
- Costs RM24,588 more
- Only four seats and a 174-litre boot
- Lower 230 km/h top speed
Arteon
- Five seats and a 563-litre boot
- Longer 2,837 mm wheelbase
- Lower purchase price
- Slower 0-100 km/h time at 5.6 seconds
- Less power and torque: 276 hp and 350 Nm
- Higher road tax at RM372 a year
GR Yaris vs Arteon FAQ
Is the Toyota GR Yaris or Volkswagen Arteon better?
The Toyota GR Yaris is better for pace, with 296 hp, 400 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. The Volkswagen Arteon is better for space, with five seats, a 563-litre boot and a longer wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR Yaris costs RM315,600, while the Volkswagen Arteon costs RM291,012. That makes the Toyota RM24,588 more expensive.
Which car is more practical?
The Volkswagen Arteon is more practical. It has five seats versus four in the Toyota GR Yaris, plus a 563-litre boot against 174 litres and a much longer 2,837 mm wheelbase.