Verdict
The RM68,900 Aruz costs RM29,910 more than the RM38,990 Saga, but it brings seven seats, a 2,685 mm wheelbase, rear air-con with a blower and six airbags. It is also the taller vehicle at 1,705 mm, against 1,525 mm. The Saga is the sharper numbers-led choice: its 1.5-litre makes 118 hp and 150 Nm versus 101 hp and 133 Nm, while its 420-litre boot is 207 litres larger. Pick the Aruz for regularly carrying more people; pick the Saga if five seats and luggage matter more than SUV height.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if you need seven seats, rear air-con and six airbags for family use.
Pick the Proton Saga if you want the lower purchase price, 118 hp and a 420-litre boot in a five-seat sedan.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Aruz RM68,900; Proton Saga RM38,990.
- Seating: Perodua Aruz 7 seats; Proton Saga 5 seats.
- Output: Perodua Aruz 101 hp and 133 Nm; Proton Saga 118 hp and 150 Nm.
- Boot space: Perodua Aruz 213 litres; Proton Saga 420 litres.
- Safety airbags: Perodua Aruz 6; Proton Saga 2.
- Height: Perodua Aruz 1,705 mm; Proton Saga 1,525 mm.
Aruz
- Seven-seat cabin with 60:40 middle-row and 50:50 last-row folding seats.
- Six airbags, stability control and seatbelt reminders for all seats.
- Rear air-con blower, front parking sensors and 17-inch alloy wheels.
- Costs RM29,910 more than the Saga.
- Its 213-litre boot is 207 litres smaller.
- Its 101 hp and 133 Nm trail the Saga's 118 hp and 150 Nm.
Saga
- RM38,990 entry price.
- 118 hp and 150 Nm from its 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- 420-litre boot and full LCD instrument monitor.
- Five seats instead of the Aruz's seven.
- Two airbags instead of six.
- No rear air-con, front parking sensors or auto start/stop.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM68,900 | RM38,990✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | A-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Atkinson Cycle |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 101 hp at 6,000 rpm | 118 hp at 6,100 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 133 Nm at 4,200 rpm | 150 Nm at 4,400 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72 mm × 91.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4 Speed Automatic | 4-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,525 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,465 mm |
| Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,055 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 213 litres | 420 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 175/65R14 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 175/65R14 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001A | Atlas AS380 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle with Coil Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 14" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 14" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Foldable Backrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (digital controls with memory function) | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Last Row | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 3 Front, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 speakers | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Two Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| 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 Aruz & Saga for sale
Aruz vs Saga FAQ
Is the Perodua Aruz or Proton Saga better?
The Aruz is better for up to seven occupants, rear air-con and six airbags. The Saga is better for a five-seat buyer focused on lower cost, stronger 118 hp/150 Nm outputs and its 420-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Aruz costs RM68,900 and the Proton Saga costs RM38,990, so the difference is RM29,910.
Which has the larger boot?
The Proton Saga has the larger boot at 420 litres. The Perodua Aruz has 213 litres, a 207-litre deficit, but it adds a third seating row for a seven-seat layout.
