Xpeng G6 RWD Long Range vs AWD Performance
Verdict
The RM11,000 gap buys a very clear mechanical upgrade: the AWD Performance gets dual motors, all-wheel drive and 480 hp, cutting 0-100 km/h from 6.7 seconds to 4.1 seconds. But the RWD Long Range gives up no claimed range, battery size, boot space or top speed, with the same 80.8 kWh pack, 525 km range, 571-litre boot and 202 km/h maximum. For most Malaysian buyers, the cheaper car looks the calmer buy; the pricier one is for those who will use the extra punch.
Pick the Xpeng G6 RWD Long Range if you want the same 525 km range, 80.8 kWh battery and 571-litre boot for less money.
Pick the Xpeng G6 AWD Performance if 480 hp, all-wheel drive and a 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than purchase price and road tax.
Key differences
- Price: RM179,708 | RM190,708
- Motor and driven wheels: single motor, rear-wheel drive | dual motor, all-wheel drive
- Power: 292 hp | 480 hp
- 0-100 km/h: 6.7 seconds | 4.1 seconds
- Road tax per year: RM305 | RM815
- Battery and range: 80.8 kWh, 525 km | 80.8 kWh, 525 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 179,708✓ | RM 190,708 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 292 hp | 480 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 4.1 s✓ |
| Top speed | 202 km/h | 202 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 80.8 kWh | 80.8 kWh |
| EV range | 525 km | 525 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,758 mm | 4,758 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Boot space | 571 L | 571 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 305✓ | RM 815 |
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.
RWD Long Range
- RM11,000 cheaper to buy
- Same 525 km claimed range
- Lower RM305 yearly road tax
- 292 hp versus 480 hp
- Rear-wheel drive only
- Slower 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
AWD Performance
- Much stronger 480 hp output
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive
- Quicker 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM11,000 more
- RM815 yearly road tax
- No extra claimed range or boot space
RWD Long Range vs AWD Performance FAQ
Is the Xpeng G6 RWD Long Range or Xpeng G6 AWD Performance better?
The Xpeng G6 RWD Long Range is the better value because it keeps the same 525 km range, 80.8 kWh battery and 571-litre boot. The Xpeng G6 AWD Performance is better only if you want its 480 hp dual-motor pace.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng G6 AWD Performance costs RM11,000 more than the Xpeng G6 RWD Long Range. It also has higher yearly road tax, at RM815 versus RM305.
Do both Xpeng G6 variants have the same range and battery?
Yes. Both use an 80.8 kWh battery and have a claimed EV range of 525 km, so the AWD Performance’s extra power does not come with a higher quoted range.