Verdict
At RM182,800, the Zeekr 7X is RM7,860 cheaper than the RM190,660 Tayron, yet its 416 hp/440 Nm rear motor cuts 0-100 km/h to 6.0 seconds against 9.6 seconds. Its 75 kWh battery brings a quoted 480 km range, 450 kW DC charging and a 539-litre boot. The Tayron answers with seven seats, a 55-litre fuel tank and far lower RM120 annual road tax versus RM615. Choose based on usage: the Tayron suits families needing a third row; the Zeekr makes more sense for five-seat EV motoring and luggage capacity.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if seven seats, a 55-litre petrol tank and RM120 annual road tax matter more than EV performance and range.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you can charge an EV and want 416 hp, a quoted 480 km range, 539 litres of boot space and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660; Zeekr 7X RM182,800.
- Power and 0-100 km/h: Tayron 148 hp and 9.6 seconds; 7X 416 hp and 6.0 seconds.
- Seats and boot space: Tayron 7 seats and 345 litres; 7X 5 seats and 539 litres.
- Wheelbase: Tayron 2,790 mm; 7X 2,900 mm.
- Annual road tax: Tayron RM120; 7X RM615.
- Warranty: Tayron 2 years/unlimited mileage; 7X 5 years/150,000 km plus an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
Tayron
- Seven-seat layout with a sliding second row and split-folding third row.
- RM120 annual road tax.
- Ventilated, massaging front seats and manual rear window blinds.
- Costs RM7,860 more despite 148 hp versus the 7X's 416 hp.
- 345-litre boot is 194 litres smaller than the 7X's 539 litres.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the 7X's five years.
7X
- 416 hp, 440 Nm rear motor and 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 75 kWh battery with quoted 480 km range, 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC charging.
- 539-litre boot, 16-inch touchscreen, 21-speaker audio and head-up display.
- Five seats versus the Tayron's seven.
- RM615 annual road tax is RM495 higher than the Tayron's.
- No specified front-seat ventilation or massage functions, which the Tayron has.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM190,660 | RM182,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | — |
| Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 416 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 450 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,792 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 345 litres | 539 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus evoSUV | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-links | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Napoli Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Napoli Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear 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 |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| 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 | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Window Blinds | — |
| Audio | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen Sound System | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless 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 Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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Tayron vs 7X FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Tayron or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is the stronger five-seat choice: it costs less, has 416 hp, a quoted 480 km EV range and a 539-litre boot. The Tayron is better if you need seven seats and prefer petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tayron costs RM190,660 and the Zeekr 7X costs RM182,800, so the Tayron is RM7,860 more expensive.
Which is cheaper to tax each year?
The Tayron is cheaper to tax at RM120 per year. The Zeekr 7X is listed at RM615 per year, a RM495 annual difference.