Verdict
For most Malaysian family-MPV buyers, the Perodua Alza is the sharper buy: its RM62,500 price leaves an RM36,500 gap to the Hyundai Stargazer’s RM99,000, yet both carry seven seats, front-wheel drive and CVT automatics. The Stargazer fights back with 113 hp and 143 Nm, against the Alza’s 105 hp and 138 Nm, so it has the small performance edge. But the Alza also brings a quoted 5.3 L/100 km rating, five-star ASEAN NCAP rating and ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection. That is hard to ignore at this price level.
Pick the Hyundai Stargazer if you will pay substantially more for its 113 hp and 143 Nm outputs over the Alza’s 105 hp and 138 Nm.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you want a seven-seat MPV with a quoted 5.3 L/100 km economy figure and a detailed active-safety package for far less money.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Stargazer RM99,000; Perodua Alza RM62,500.
- Assembly: Hyundai Stargazer Indonesia CBU; Perodua Alza Malaysia CKD.
- Engine capacity: Hyundai Stargazer 1,497 cc; Perodua Alza 1,496 cc.
- Power: Hyundai Stargazer 113 hp; Perodua Alza 105 hp.
- Torque: Hyundai Stargazer 143 Nm; Perodua Alza 138 Nm.
- Transmission: Hyundai Stargazer IVT CVT; Perodua Alza D-CVT.
Stargazer
- 113 hp, 8 hp more than the Alza.
- 143 Nm, 5 Nm more than the Alza.
- Seven seats and front-wheel drive.
- Costs RM36,500 more than the Alza.
- No quoted fuel-consumption figure versus the Alza’s 5.3 L/100 km rating.
Alza
- RM36,500 cheaper than the Stargazer.
- Quoted fuel economy of 5.3 L/100 km.
- ASA 3.0 braking with pedestrian detection and five-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
- Its 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the Stargazer by 8 hp and 5 Nm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,000 | RM62,500✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 113 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 143 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | IVT (CVT) | D-CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 5.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | — | 4,425 mm |
| Width | — | 1,730 mm |
| Height | — | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | — | 185/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | — | 185/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size 15" |
| Factory Tyres | — | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | — | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | — | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | — | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 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 |
| Seat Belts | — | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | — | LED Combination |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | — | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | — | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | — | 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.
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Stargazer vs Alza FAQ
Is the Hyundai Stargazer or Perodua Alza better?
The Alza is the better choice for most buyers because it costs far less while retaining seven seats, a CVT and front-wheel drive. Choose the Stargazer only if its modest 8 hp and 5 Nm output advantage matters more than the RM36,500 gap.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Stargazer costs RM99,000 and the Perodua Alza costs RM62,500, so the Stargazer is RM36,500 more expensive.
Which MPV has more power?
The Hyundai Stargazer has more power, at 113 hp and 143 Nm. The Perodua Alza makes 105 hp and 138 Nm, leaving it 8 hp and 5 Nm behind.