Verdict
At RM62,500, the Alza undercuts the RM72,900 Aruz by RM10,400, while its 105 hp/138 Nm 1.5 litre and D-CVT return a rated 5.3 L/100 km against 101 hp/133 Nm and 6.4 L/100 km. It also gets ASA 3.0 braking and steering correction, both absent from the Aruz. The Aruz answers with its SUV body, a 213-litre boot versus 137 litres, 17-inch wheels and a reverse camera. For a seven-seat family car, the Alza is the sharper buy unless luggage capacity and parking aids are the priority.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you want to save RM10,400, use less fuel and have autonomous braking with lane steering correction.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if you need its 213-litre boot, SUV form and reverse camera more than the Alza’s lower price and stronger safety kit.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Alza RM62,500; Perodua Aruz RM72,900.
- Output: Perodua Alza 105 hp and 138 Nm; Perodua Aruz 101 hp and 133 Nm.
- Rated fuel economy: Perodua Alza 5.3 L/100 km; Perodua Aruz 6.4 L/100 km.
- Transmission and drive: Perodua Alza D-CVT with front-wheel drive; Perodua Aruz four-speed automatic with rear-wheel drive.
- Wheelbase and boot space: Perodua Alza 2,750 mm and 137 litres; Perodua Aruz 2,685 mm and 213 litres.
- Active safety: Perodua Alza ASA 3.0 operates from 4-120 km/h with pedestrian detection; Perodua Aruz has no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
Alza
- RM10,400 cheaper to buy
- Lower 5.3 L/100 km rated consumption
- ASA 3.0 braking and lane steering correction
- 137-litre boot trails the Aruz’s 213 litres
- No reverse camera or front parking sensors
- 15-inch wheels versus the Aruz’s 17-inch wheels
Aruz
- 213-litre boot
- Reverse camera and two front parking sensors
- 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/60R17 tyres
- Costs RM10,400 more
- Rated at 6.4 L/100 km versus 5.3 L/100 km
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assist
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500✓ | RM72,900 |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 105 hp✓ | 101 hp |
| Torque | 138 Nm✓ | 133 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 72.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km✓ | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Weight | 1,145 kg | 1,300 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 137 litres | 213 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/65R15 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/65R15 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 15" | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Bridgestone Alenza 001A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Live Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 17" Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 17" Black Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and Second Row Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory | Manual Air-con (digital controls with memory function) |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Last Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 3 Front, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Automatic Door-Lock Past 20 km/h |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 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 Alza & Aruz for sale
Alza vs Aruz FAQ
Is the Perodua Alza or Perodua Aruz better?
The Alza is better for most buyers: it costs RM10,400 less, makes 105 hp and 138 Nm, has a 5.3 L/100 km rating, and includes autonomous braking. The Aruz suits buyers who place more weight on its 213-litre boot and reverse camera.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Aruz costs RM72,900, which is RM10,400 more than the Perodua Alza at RM62,500.
Which has more boot space, the Perodua Alza or Perodua Aruz?
The Aruz has the larger listed boot at 213 litres, 76 litres more than the Alza’s 137 litres.
