Verdict
The Tayron is the pragmatic family play: at RM190,660 against RM384,972, it costs RM194,312 less, has seven seats and keeps annual road tax to RM120. Its 1.5-litre mild-hybrid turbo is modest, though, with 148 hp, 250 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds. The Touareg is the heavy hitter, using a 3.0-litre turbo V6 with 335 hp, 450 Nm, AWD and a 6.0-second sprint, plus 810 litres of boot space. But it seats five and road tax is RM1,632.
Tayron
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if you need seven seats, lower purchase and running costs, and can live with 148 hp and front-wheel drive.
Touareg
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you want V6 pace, all-wheel drive, air suspension and a much larger boot more than you need a third row.
Key differences
- Price: RM190,660 vs RM384,972
- Power and torque: 148 hp/250 Nm vs 335 hp/450 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 9.6 seconds vs 6.0 seconds
- Driveline: front-wheel drive vs all-wheel drive
- Seats and boot space: 7 seats/345 litres vs 5 seats/810 litres
- Warranty and road tax: 2 years/RM120 yearly vs 5 years/RM1,632 yearly
Tayron
- RM194,312 cheaper to buy
- Seven seats with sliding second row and split-folding third row
- Lower annual road tax at RM120
- Much slower, with 0-100 km/h taking 9.6 seconds versus 6.0 seconds
- Front-wheel drive only, while the Touareg gets all-wheel drive
- Smaller boot at 345 litres versus 810 litres
Touareg
- Far stronger 3.0-litre turbo V6 with 335 hp and 450 Nm
- All-wheel drive and air suspension
- Larger 810-litre boot and longer five-year warranty
- Costs RM194,312 more
- Seats five, while the Tayron seats seven
- Annual road tax is RM1,632 versus RM120
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 190,660✓ | RM 384,972 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,792 mm | 4,878 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,788 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 345 litres | 810 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 285/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus evoSUV | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-links | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 18" Napoli Alloys | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Napoli Alloys | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro | Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag | 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 Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | HD Matrix LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 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 | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Window Blinds | Manual rear window blinds |
| Audio | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen Sound System | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | 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.
Tayron vs Touareg FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Tayron or Volkswagen Touareg better?
The Touareg is better for performance, boot space and high-end hardware. The Tayron is better for family seating and cost control, because it has seven seats and far lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Touareg costs RM194,312 more than the Volkswagen Tayron.
Which one is quicker?
The Volkswagen Touareg is much quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds. The Volkswagen Tayron takes 9.6 seconds.