Verdict
The Perodua Alza is the rational Malaysian-family buy at RM62,500, leaving a RM37,300 gap to the RM99,800 Hyundai Stargazer. It brings six airbags, ASA 3.0 with pedestrian detection and 5.3 L/100 km rated economy, where the Stargazer has two airbags and no listed autonomous braking. The Hyundai counters with a 113 hp/144 Nm 1.5-litre versus 105 hp/138 Nm, a roomier 4,575 mm body and 182-litre boot. Its eight-year/160,000 km warranty is also longer. Safety equipment makes the Alza hard to ignore.
Pick the Hyundai Stargazer if you want the larger 182-litre boot, 113 hp and 144 Nm, plus eight years/160,000 km of warranty cover.
Pick the Perodua Alza if six airbags, ASA 3.0 pedestrian braking and a RM37,300 lower entry price matter more than extra boot space and output.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Stargazer RM99,800; Perodua Alza RM62,500.
- Output: Hyundai Stargazer 113 hp and 144 Nm; Perodua Alza 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Boot space: Hyundai Stargazer 182 litres; Perodua Alza 137 litres.
- Safety: Hyundai Stargazer has 2 airbags and no listed autonomous braking; Perodua Alza has 6 airbags and ASA 3.0 braking.
- Size: Hyundai Stargazer is 4,575 mm long with a 2,780 mm wheelbase; Perodua Alza is 4,425 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: Hyundai Stargazer 8 years/160,000 km; Perodua Alza 5 years/150,000 km.
Stargazer
- 113 hp and 144 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- 182-litre boot and 2,780 mm wheelbase.
- Eight-year, 160,000 km warranty.
- Costs RM37,300 more.
- Only two airbags versus the Alza's six.
- No listed autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assist.
Alza
- RM62,500 entry price.
- Six airbags and ASA 3.0 pedestrian braking.
- 5.3 L/100 km rated fuel economy and a full-size spare tyre.
- Less powerful at 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Smaller 137-litre boot.
- Shorter five-year, 150,000 km warranty.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,800 | RM62,500✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC MPI with Dual CVVT and Variable Intake System | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 113 hp at 6,300 rpm✓ | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm✓ | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | IVT (CVT) | D-CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 5.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,575 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 182 litres✓ | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R16 | 185/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R16 | 185/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size 15" |
| Factory Tyres | — | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Steering | Column-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Dual Front Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second-row Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | — | LED Combination |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted Rear Vents with Fan Speed Control | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 12V Front Console and Luggage Area, 1 USB-A + 3 USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Touch Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
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.
Used Stargazer & Alza for sale
Stargazer vs Alza FAQ
Is the Hyundai Stargazer or Perodua Alza better?
The Perodua Alza is the stronger safety-and-price choice, with six airbags and ASA 3.0 for RM62,500. Choose the Hyundai Stargazer for its 182-litre boot, higher 113 hp/144 Nm output and longer eight-year/160,000 km warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Stargazer costs RM99,800 and the Perodua Alza costs RM62,500, so the difference is RM37,300.
Which MPV has more boot space?
The Hyundai Stargazer has 182 litres of boot space, 45 litres more than the Perodua Alza's 137 litres.
