Verdict
The Avanza is about 19% cheaper, while the Stargazer is 9% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,800 | RM80,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC MPI with Dual CVVT and Variable Intake System | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 113 hp at 6,300 rpm✓ | 103 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm✓ | 136 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | IVT (CVT) | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,575 mm | 4,190 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,155 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 182 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R16 | 185/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R16 | 185/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 15" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop Enasave EC300+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Live Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Column-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Dual Front Airbags) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| 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 middle row passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | — | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 50:50 Sliding and Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted Rear Vents with Fan Speed Control | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 12V Front Console and Luggage Area, 1 USB-A + 3 USB-C | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 8" Touch Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Manual Key |
| Locks | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | LCD Instrument Cluster Display |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| 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.
