Verdict
The Volkswagen Touareg is the driver’s choice: its 335 hp, 450 Nm petrol V6, all-wheel drive and 6.0-second sprint give it a clear edge over the Zeekr 009’s 7.9 seconds. It also carries 810 litres behind five seats. The Zeekr changes the brief for a Malaysian family, however, with seven seats, a 116 kWh battery rated for 604 km and RM395 annual road tax against RM1,632. Its 5,209 mm length is substantial, so buy it for chauffeured people-moving rather than easy parking.
Touareg
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you want quicker 6.0-second performance, all-wheel drive and an 810-litre boot in a shorter 4,878 mm SUV.
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Pick the Zeekr 009 if seven-seat carrying capacity, a 604 km EV range and far lower annual road tax matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972; Zeekr 009 RM304,800
- Powertrain: Touareg 3.0-litre, 335 hp/450 Nm petrol; 009 single 335 hp/373 Nm electric motor
- Performance: Touareg 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and 250 km/h; 009 in 7.9 seconds and 210 km/h
- Seating and boot: Touareg five seats and 810 litres; 009 seven seats and 574 litres
- Size: Touareg 4,878 mm long with a 2,984 mm wheelbase; 009 5,209 mm long with a 3,205 mm wheelbase
- Annual road tax: Touareg RM1,632; 009 RM395
Touareg
- 335 hp, 450 Nm and 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive and 250 km/h top speed
- 810-litre boot and 90-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM80,172 more than the Zeekr 009
- Only five seats to the 009’s seven
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM395
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- Seven seats with captain middle seats, massage, ventilation and ottomans
- 116 kWh battery with 604 km range, 150 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L
- Head-up display, auto parking and sliding rear doors
- 574-litre boot is 236 litres smaller than the Touareg’s
- 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Touareg by 1.9 seconds
- Front-wheel drive rather than the Touareg’s all-wheel drive
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM384,972 | RM304,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 116 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 604 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds✓ | 7.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,878 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 1,702 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,984 mm | 3,205 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 810 litres✓ | 574 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R20 | 265/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R20 | 265/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension | Four-chamber Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Four Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | HD Matrix LED Headlights | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Captain Middle Seats with Massage, Ventilation and Ottoman Functions, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear window blinds | Panoramic Glass Roof and Window Shades |
| Audio | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 30-speaker Yamaha Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | 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 |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Sliding Rear Doors |
| 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 | 5 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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Touareg vs 009 FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Touareg or Zeekr 009 better?
The Touareg is better for the driver, with all-wheel drive, 450 Nm and a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time. The 009 is better for carrying people, adding two seats, sliding rear doors and a 604 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Touareg costs RM80,172 more than the Zeekr 009.
Which is more practical for passengers?
The Zeekr 009 is the stronger passenger vehicle. It has seven three-point seat belts, ISOFIX on four rear seats, captain middle seats and a 60:40 split-folding third row; the Touareg has five seats.