Verdict
The Perodua Alza is the sharper buy for most Malaysian families: at RM62,500, it undercuts the RM99,980 Mitsubishi Xpander by RM37,480 while adding a 5.3 L/100 km fuel-consumption rating, ASEAN NCAP five-star rating and ASA 3.0 braking. The Xpander counters with a far larger 495-litre boot against 137 litres, 17-inch wheels and a 9.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Both are locally assembled seven-seat, front-wheel-drive petrol MPVs, but the Alza’s safety kit makes the price gap hard to ignore.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if a 495-litre boot, 17-inch wheels and a 9.0-inch Apple CarPlay/Android Auto touchscreen matter more than the RM37,480 saving.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you want the much lower RM62,500 entry price, 5.3 L/100 km rated consumption and ASA 3.0 autonomous braking.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980; Perodua Alza RM62,500.
- Boot space: Mitsubishi Xpander 495 litres; Perodua Alza 137 litres.
- Safety: Mitsubishi Xpander has driver and passenger airbags; Perodua Alza adds front side and front/rear curtain airbags plus ASA 3.0 braking.
- Fuel consumption: Mitsubishi Xpander has no rated figure; Perodua Alza is rated at 5.3 L/100 km.
- Wheels and tyres: Mitsubishi Xpander 17-inch alloys with 205/55R17 tyres; Perodua Alza 15-inch alloys with 185/65R15 tyres.
- Infotainment: Mitsubishi Xpander has a 9.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; Perodua Alza has Bluetooth/USB radio with four speakers.
Xpander
- 495-litre boot
- 9.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 17-inch alloy wheels and reverse camera
- Costs RM37,480 more
- Only driver and passenger airbags versus the Alza’s added side and curtain airbags
- No autonomous emergency braking or lane-keeping steering correction
Alza
- RM62,500 price and 5.3 L/100 km rating
- ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection
- Five-star ASEAN NCAP rating with side and curtain airbags
- 137-litre boot is 358 litres smaller
- No reverse camera
- No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto touchscreen
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,980 | RM62,500✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 104 hp | 105 hp✓ |
| Torque | 141 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 75 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | D-CVT |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 5.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,240 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres✓ | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R17 | 185/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R17 | 185/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size 15" |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia 150 | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | 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 for two outer middle row passenger seats | 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 Seats Only | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Second row 60:40 Split Fold, Third row 50:50 Split Fold | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Manual Climate Control | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| 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 | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
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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Xpander vs Alza FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Xpander or Perodua Alza better?
The Perodua Alza is better for most buyers because it costs RM37,480 less and has a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating, ASA 3.0 braking and a 5.3 L/100 km rating. Choose the Mitsubishi Xpander if its 495-litre boot is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Xpander costs RM99,980 and the Perodua Alza costs RM62,500, so the Xpander is RM37,480 more expensive.
Which MPV has better safety equipment?
The Perodua Alza has the stronger safety specification: front side and front/rear curtain airbags, ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking from 4-120 km/h, pedestrian detection, steering correction and a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating. The Xpander lists driver and passenger airbags, ABS/EBD and stability control.