Verdict
The Almera has a 30% bigger boot, the Almera is about 16% cheaper, while the Almera is 5% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000 | RM83,888✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 99 hp |
| Torque | — | 152 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 72.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 94 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 160 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 38.54 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 380 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 100 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Xtronic CVT |
| Gears | — | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 5.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 120 km/h | — |
| Co2 | — | 125 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,070 mm | 4,495 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,420 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,151 kg | 1,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 35 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 335 litres | 482 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/55R16 | 195/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/55R16 | 195/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Chao Yang Radial RP28 | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Trailing Arm | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Driver Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projectors | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | One-piece folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual AC | Manual Single-zone |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.6" Vertical Touchscreen | Radio with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Down function | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| 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 | Digital/Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 180,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Extended | 8 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty | 5 Times Free Service |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM50 | RM20✓ |
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.