Verdict
The RM16,000 gap separates two distinct jobs. The Perodua Ativa costs RM62,500, but brings 140 Nm from 2,400 rpm, a 369-litre boot and six airbags, plus autonomous braking with pedestrian detection and steering correction. Its 5.3 L/100 km rating and RM20 road tax are sensible, although the Perodua Myvi is cheaper to buy at RM46,500 and rated at 4.5 L/100 km. For a Malaysian buyer carrying luggage or prioritising active safety, the Ativa earns its extra outlay; the Myvi remains the lower-cost hatchback choice.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if you need the 369-litre boot, 140 Nm turbo torque and autonomous braking with pedestrian detection.
Pick the Perodua Myvi if you want to save RM16,000 upfront while using a 4.5 L/100 km-rated hatchback.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Ativa RM62,500; Perodua Myvi RM46,500.
- Rated fuel economy: Perodua Ativa 5.3 L/100 km; Perodua Myvi 4.5 L/100 km.
- Torque: Perodua Ativa 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm; Perodua Myvi 121 Nm at 4,000 rpm.
- Boot space: Perodua Ativa 369 litres; Perodua Myvi 277 litres.
- Airbags: Perodua Ativa six; Perodua Myvi four.
- Height: Perodua Ativa 1,635 mm; Perodua Myvi 1,515 mm.
Ativa
- 369-litre boot, 92 litres more than the Myvi.
- 140 Nm arrives at 2,400 rpm.
- Six airbags and autonomous braking with pedestrian detection.
- Costs RM16,000 more.
- Rated at 5.3 L/100 km versus 4.5 L/100 km.
- RM20 annual road tax versus RM70 for the Myvi.
Myvi
- RM46,500 price saves RM16,000.
- 4.5 L/100 km rated economy.
- Five-star ASEAN NCAP rating and RM70 annual road tax.
- 277-litre boot is 92 litres smaller.
- Four airbags versus six.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assist.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500 | RM46,500✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM20✓ | RM70 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged and Intercooled with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 996 cc | 1,329 cc |
| Horsepower | 97 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 94 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm✓ | 121 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 71 mm × 83.9 mm | 72.5 mm × 80.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | D-CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 11.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km | 4.5 L/100 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,065 mm | 3,895 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,500 mm |
| Weight | 1,020 kg | 985 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 369 litres✓ | 277 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/60R16 | 175/65R14 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/60R16 | 175/65R14 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 16" Alloy | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 14" 7-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 14" 7-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Automatic High Beam | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Fixed Headrests |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (Digital Controls with Memory Function) | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | Radio/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up/Down | 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 Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Acoustic Glass Windscreen, Anti-snatch Handbag Hook |
| 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 Ativa & Myvi for sale
Ativa vs Myvi FAQ
Is the Perodua Ativa or Perodua Myvi better?
The Ativa is better for active safety, luggage room and low-rpm torque: it has six airbags, a 369-litre boot and 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm. The Myvi is better if lower purchase cost and 4.5 L/100 km rated economy matter most.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Ativa costs RM62,500 and the Perodua Myvi costs RM46,500, so the difference is RM16,000.
Which has more boot space, the Perodua Ativa or Perodua Myvi?
The Ativa has the larger boot at 369 litres, compared with 277 litres in the Myvi. That is a 92-litre advantage for the SUV.
