Xpander vs Veloz vs Stargazer vs BR-V vs Ertiga: seven-seat MPVs compared

Who cross-shops these five

A family that has outgrown a sedan, or needs one car for school runs and the long drive home to the province, usually ends up choosing among these five. The Mitsubishi Xpander, Toyota Veloz, Hyundai Stargazer, Honda BR-V and Suzuki Ertiga all seat seven and all use a 1.5-liter gasoline engine. Their SRPs overlap almost completely, so the choice comes down to gearbox, ground clearance and how much safety equipment you get for the money.

We haven't driven these cars. This is a comparison on paper, and every price and spec below matches our model pages.

Prices and variants

The BR-V has both the lowest entry price and the highest top price in the group. The cheapest automatic is the Veloz 1.5 E CVT at ₱1,104,000, with the Stargazer GL Plus close behind at ₱1,118,000. Only the BR-V and Xpander offer a manual. Pearl white paint adds ₱15,000 on the Xpander and on the Veloz G and V.

Here is each lineup from the cheapest variant to the most expensive:

• Honda BR-V, ₱1,090,000 (1.5 S MT) to ₱1,390,000 (1.5 VX CVT Honda SENSING). These prices come from ZigWheels Philippines, so confirm them with a Honda dealer.
• Mitsubishi Xpander, ₱1,099,000 (GLX 1.5G 2WD M/T) to ₱1,269,000 (GLS 1.5G 2WD A/T), from Mitsubishi's August 2026 price list. Freight and handling are extra.
• Toyota Veloz, ₱1,104,000 (1.5 E CVT) to ₱1,262,000 (1.5 V CVT).
• Hyundai Stargazer, ₱1,118,000 (1.5 GL Plus IVT) to ₱1,378,000 (1.5 Premium X IVT).
• Suzuki Ertiga, ₱1,178,000 (GLX 1.5 AT Hybrid) to ₱1,199,000 (GLX 1.5 AT Sport Edition). In the Visayas and Mindanao, both are ₱50,000 higher.

Engines, transmissions and fuel

Each car uses a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and the outputs are close. The BR-V is the strongest on paper at 121 PS (about 119 hp) and 145 Nm. The Stargazer has 115 PS (about 113 hp) and 144 Nm. The Xpander makes 105 PS (103 hp) and 141 Nm, the Veloz 105 hp and 138 Nm, and the Ertiga 103 hp and 138 Nm.

The gearboxes vary more than the engines. The Veloz has a CVT on every version, every Stargazer has an IVT (Hyundai's continuously variable automatic), and the BR-V offers a six-speed manual or a CVT. The Xpander and Ertiga automatics have only four speeds, which is old technology next to the CVTs. The Ertiga also has a 12-volt mild-hybrid system that runs the engine stop-start in traffic. It can't drive on electric power alone, so don't expect the number coding exemption that full hybrids get.

Our data has no claimed fuel consumption figures for these five, so we won't rank them on economy. Tank sizes are 45 liters for the Xpander and Ertiga, 43 liters for the Veloz and 40 liters for the Stargazer, and we don't have a confirmed figure for the BR-V. One warning applies to all of them: with seven people and luggage aboard, a 1.5 works hard on long climbs such as Kennon Road or the road up to Tagaytay, so plan your overtakes on two-lane provincial roads.

Space, size and ground clearance

The Xpander is the longest at 4,595 mm. The regular Stargazer measures 4,575 mm and the X trims 4,610 mm, followed by the BR-V at 4,490 mm, the Veloz at 4,475 mm and the Ertiga at 4,395 mm. Hyundai claims a best-in-class 2,780 mm wheelbase for the Stargazer, which on paper means good second- and third-row legroom. The Ertiga's wheelbase is 2,740 mm, and we don't list the others. Mitsubishi gives the most detail on seating: a 60:40 split middle bench and a 50:50 third row that folds flat. Whichever you shortlist, sit the people who'll actually use the third row back there before you sign.

Ground clearance matters once the rainy season starts. The Xpander leads with 225 mm, the BR-V (207 mm) and Veloz (205 mm) are close behind, and the Stargazer (185 mm, or 190 mm on X trims) and Ertiga (180 mm) sit lower. Extra clearance helps on flooded streets and broken provincial roads, though no MPV belongs in deep floodwater.

Features and safety

Our equipment data is uneven, so this section covers only what's listed. The Xpander GLX has a 7-inch touchscreen, a reverse camera and cruise control. The GLS adds a 10-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360-degree Multi-Around Monitor, LED daytime running lights, and stability and traction control with hill start assist.

According to ZigWheels, every BR-V has stability assist and hill start assist, and the VX adds Honda SENSING with collision mitigation braking and road departure mitigation. Hyundai's brochure gives the higher Stargazer trims a 10.25-inch display, SmartSense driver aids and six airbags, while the base trims get an 8-inch display and two front airbags. The brochure doesn't make clear where that split falls, so check the spec sheet of the exact trim. We have no equipment breakdown for the Veloz. The Ertiga Sport Edition costs ₱21,000 more than the Hybrid with the same mechanical package, so ask the dealer what the extra money buys.

Which one should you buy

If your street floods or your route home is rough, the Xpander's 225 mm of clearance is the strongest argument in this group. The GLS is worth the ₱110,000 over the GLX A/T for the stability control and 360-degree camera.

Families who want driver-assist systems should look at the BR-V VX at ₱1,390,000, the only version here with Honda SENSING, or a higher Stargazer trim with SmartSense after checking the spec sheet.

On a tight budget and happy to shift gears yourself? The BR-V 1.5 S MT at ₱1,090,000 gets the most power here and a six-speed manual. The Xpander GLX M/T costs slightly more and rides higher.

For mostly city driving in an automatic, the Veloz 1.5 E CVT at ₱1,104,000 is the cheapest two-pedal option and still has 205 mm of clearance. The Stargazer is the one to test if second- and third-row legroom comes first.

The Ertiga makes sense mainly if your Suzuki dealer beats the others on price. At list price it costs more than the Veloz E CVT and keeps a four-speed automatic, though the mild-hybrid stop-start helps a little in traffic.