Verdict
At RM62,500, the Ativa leaves RM13,600 in your pocket and its RM20 annual road tax undercuts the Traz’s RM120 charge. Its 996 cc turbo makes 140 Nm, 2 Nm more than the Traz, and has a rated 5.3 L/100 km figure. But the RM76,100 Traz is the more useful family SUV: it is 245 mm longer, has a 95 mm longer wheelbase and carries 471 litres of luggage against 369 litres. It also gets rear air-con vents, a reverse camera and blind-spot information.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if lower purchase cost, RM20 road tax and a rated 5.3 L/100 km fuel figure matter more than rear-seat and boot space.
Pick the Perodua Traz if you need the 471-litre boot, rear air-con vents and its broader parking and infotainment equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Ativa RM62,500; Perodua Traz RM76,100.
- Road tax: Perodua Ativa RM20/year; Perodua Traz RM120/year.
- Engine: Perodua Ativa 996 cc turbo, 97 hp and 140 Nm; Perodua Traz 1,496 cc naturally aspirated, 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Size: Perodua Ativa 4,065 mm long with a 2,525 mm wheelbase; Perodua Traz 4,310 mm long with a 2,620 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Perodua Ativa 369 litres; Perodua Traz 471 litres.
- Wheels and tyres: Perodua Ativa 16-inch alloys with 205/60R16 tyres; Perodua Traz 17-inch dual-tone alloys with 215/60R17 tyres.
Ativa
- RM13,600 cheaper to buy
- RM20 annual road tax
- Rated fuel economy of 5.3 L/100 km
- 369-litre boot trails the Traz’s 471 litres
- No rear air-con vents, reverse camera or blind-spot information
- No steering reach adjustment or front parking sensors
Traz
- 471-litre boot and 2,620 mm wheelbase
- Rear air-con vents and four rear cup holders
- 9.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and six speakers
- RM13,600 higher purchase price
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM20
- No rated fuel-economy figure
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500✓ | RM76,100 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM20✓ | RM120 |
| 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 | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 97 hp | 105 hp✓ |
| Torque | 140 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 71 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,065 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,020 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 369 litres | 471 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/60R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/60R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 16" Alloy | Full Size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Dual-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Dual-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| 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 Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| 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 |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (Digital Controls with Memory Function) | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smart Link, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 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 | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | 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 | Electronic |
| 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 & Traz for sale
Ativa vs Traz FAQ
Is the Perodua Ativa or Perodua Traz better?
The Traz is better for family space and equipment, with a 471-litre boot, rear air-con vents, reverse camera and blind-spot information. The Ativa is the better cost-conscious choice at RM13,600 less, with RM20 road tax and rated consumption of 5.3 L/100 km.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Traz costs RM76,100 and the Perodua Ativa costs RM62,500, so the gap is RM13,600.
Which has the bigger boot, the Perodua Ativa or Perodua Traz?
The Perodua Traz has the bigger boot at 471 litres, 102 litres more than the Perodua Ativa’s 369 litres. Its body is also 245 mm longer and its wheelbase is 95 mm longer.
