Toyota Hiace
Toyota Hiace
Panel Van 2.5 Turbo Diesel
RM 113,000
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Volvo EC40
Volvo EC40
Single Motor Ultra
RM 248,888
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Toyota Hiace vs Volvo EC40 Comparison

Overview: Hiace vs EC40

Key Features

Seating Capacity 2 Seats 5 Seats
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Engine Displacement 2494 cc -
Power 101 hp 235 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.26/5
39 reviews
3.75/5
4 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • The familiar workhouse that keeps delivering

    The standard Hiace model continues to excel as a dependable commercial van for Malaysian businesses. Its 2.5L turbodiesel engine isn’t fast, but it...

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    lilly Dec 10, 2025 for Toyota Hiace
  • Predictable charging, solid build quality

    It has been eight months with the Volvo EC40, and what I like the most is how, over time, it has made me forget range-related anxiety that I had...

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    Rayzal Sep 15, 2025 for Volvo EC40

From The Experts

Things we like

Space

Practicality

Low maintenance costs

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Stylish exterior design

Thrilling performance

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Things we don't like

Boring boxy looks

Bland driving feedback 

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Limited headroom for the rear occupants

Expensive for what it offers

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 70 L --
Front Tread 1470 mm 1598 mm
Rear Tread 1465 mm 1603 mm
Kerb Weight 1770 kg 2065 kg
Gross Weight 2800 kg 2460 kg
Length 4695 mm 4440 mm
Width 1695 mm 2034 mm
Height 1980 mm 1591 mm
Wheel Base 2570 mm 2702 mm
Ground Clearance 195 mm --
Turning Radius 5.0 m 5.5 m
No Of Doors 4 5
Seating Capacity 2 Seats 5 Seats
Cargo Volume -- 404 L
Front Headroom -- 1040 mm
Rear Headroom -- 932 mm
Front Legroom -- 1040 mm
Rear Legroom -- 917 mm
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Engine Details

Engine 2.5L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC --
Fuel Supply System CRDi --
No Of Cylinders 4 --
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Turbocharger/Supercharger Turbocharged --
Battery Type -- Nickel Cobalt Manganese
Battery Capacity -- 70 kWh
Regenerative Braking -- Yes
Number Of Motors -- 1
AC Charging -- (0-100%) In 7 Hours
DC Charging -- (10-80%) In 26 Mins
Motor Type -- Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Emission -- 0 g/km
Battery Warranty -- 8 Years or 160000 km
Portable Charging Cable -- Yes
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Performance

Fuel Type Diesel Electric
Engine Displacement 2494 cc --
Power 101 hp 235 hp
Torque 260 nm 420 Nm
RPM At Max Power 3600 RPM --
RPM At Max Torque 1600-2400 RPM --
Acceleration -- 7.3 s
Top Speed -- 180 kmph
Driving Range -- 488 km
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Steering Type Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column -- Yes
Steering Column -- Tilt & Telescopic

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Drums Ventilated Discs
Front Suspension Double Wishbone MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Leaf spring Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Gear Box 5-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle No --

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels No Yes
Wheel Covers Yes No
Tyre Size 195 R15 235/50 R19
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Alloy Wheel Size -- 19 Inch
Wheel Size -- R19
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist No Yes
Ebd No Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System No --
Traction Control No --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front No Yes
Side Airbag-Rear No --
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts No Yes
Child Safety Locks No Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors No Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera No Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor No Yes
Advance Safety Feature -- Lane Keeping Assist, Rear Collision Warning Lane Keeping Assist, Rear Collision Warning
Curtain Airbags -- Yes
Knee Airbags -- Yes
Seat Belt Warning -- Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts -- Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror -- Yes
360 Camera -- Yes
Park Assist -- Yes
Front Impact Beams -- Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert -- Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks -- Yes
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Security

Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Central Locking -- Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control No Yes
Air Quality Control No Yes
Rear A/C Vents No Yes
Glove Box Cooling No --
Heater Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Front Front Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button No Yes
Bottle Holder Front Front Yes
Cup Holders-Rear No Yes
Keyless Entry No Yes
Cruise Control No --
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear No Yes
Rear Reading Lamp No Yes
Automatic Headlamps No --
Follow Me Home Headlamps No --
Central Console Armrest -- Yes
Cup Holders-Front -- Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control -- Yes
Vanity Mirror -- Yes
Trunk Light -- Yes
Memory Seats -- Yes
Wireless Charger -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity No Yes
CD Player Yes --
DVD Player No --
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear No Yes
No Of Speakers 2 2 13 13
Navigation System No Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel No Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control No Yes
Touch Screen No Yes
Display Size -- 9 Inch 9 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto -- Yes
Audio System -- Harman Kardon Harman Kardon
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Odometer No Yes
Tacho Meter Yes --
Digital Clock -- Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter -- Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size -- 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest No Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No Yes
Seat Lumbar Support No Yes
Heated Seats - Front No --
Heated Seats - Rear No --
Rear Seat Headrest No Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest No Yes
Fabric Upholstery Yes --
Leather Seats No --
Leather Steering Wheel No Yes
Folding Table Rear No --
Foldable Rear Seat No Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat -- Yes
Seat Upholstery -- Leather Leather
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror No Yes
Chrome Garnish No --
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator No Yes
Remote Trunk Opener No --
Remote Fuel Lid Opener No --
Integrated Antenna No Yes
Power Antenna Yes No
Rain Sensing Wiper No Yes
Rear Window Defogger No Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type Halogen Halogen LED LED
Taillight Type Bulb Bulb LED LED
Fog Lights Rear No --
Roof Carrier No --
Roof Rail No --
Rear Spoiler No --
Sun Roof No Panoramic Panoramic
Moon Roof No --
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Tinted Glass No --
Chrome Grille No --
Rear Window Wiper -- Yes
Fog Lights Front -- Yes
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Miscellaneous

Outside Temperature Display Yes --
Driving Experience Control Eco No --

Interior

Ambient Light No --
Sun Visors -- Yes

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Toyota Hiace vs Volvo EC40 FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Toyota Hiace vs Volvo EC40?

Hiace is priced at RM 113,000 and EC40 is priced at RM 248,888. Hence Hiace is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between Toyota Hiace vs Volvo EC40?

The Toyota Hiace has power of 101 hp with 260 nm torque and Volvo EC40 has power of 235 hp with 420 Nm torque. Thus making EC40 the more powerful as compared to Hiace.

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Which Car has more safety features between Toyota Hiace vs Volvo EC40?

Hiace safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Door Ajar Warning, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Side Impact Beams and Engine Check Warning

EC40 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Knee Airbags, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Park Assist, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The Volvo EC40 has higher number of sefety features than Hiace, hence Volvo EC40 is more safer than Toyota Hiace.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Hiace vs EC40?

Hiace comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater and Power Windows Front

EC40 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Memory Seats and Wireless Charger

The Volvo EC40 has higher number of comfort features than Hiace, hence Volvo EC40 is more comfortable than Toyota Hiace.

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What is Hiace vs EC40 dimension size comparison?

The Hiace dimension are 4695 mm length, 1695 mm width, 1980 mm height while the EC40 Dimensions are 4440 mm length, 2034 mm width, 1591 mm height. Hence, the Hiace is more longer, EC40 is more wider and Hiace is more higher.

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