Verdict
These are cross-shopped only if your work and family needs overlap. At RM79,800 against RM72,900, the Nissan NV200 costs RM6,900 more but brings a 4,200-litre load area, 55-litre tank and 152 Nm for commercial duties. The Perodua Aruz is the more sensible passenger car: seven seats, 6.4 L/100 km rated economy, a 4-speed automatic and five-star ASEAN NCAP rating with six airbags and stability control. Its 213-litre boot is tiny beside the Nissan's, while the NV200 has just two seats. Buy by use, not badge.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if you need its 4,200-litre cargo space, two-seat commercial layout and 152 Nm petrol engine more than passenger capacity and safety equipment.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if you need seven seats, a conventional automatic, 6.4 L/100 km rated economy and six airbags with stability control.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan NV200 RM79,800; Perodua Aruz RM72,900.
- Seating and boot space: Nissan NV200 2 seats and 4,200 litres; Perodua Aruz 7 seats and 213 litres.
- Engine output: Nissan NV200 108 hp and 152 Nm; Perodua Aruz 101 hp and 133 Nm.
- Transmission and drive: Nissan NV200 5-speed manual, front-wheel drive; Perodua Aruz 4-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive.
- Rated economy and fuel tank: Nissan NV200 7.14 L/100 km and 55 litres; Perodua Aruz 6.4 L/100 km and 45 litres.
- Safety: Nissan NV200 2 airbags with no stability control; Perodua Aruz 6 airbags, stability control and 5-star ASEAN NCAP.
NV200
- 4,200-litre cargo space
- 108 hp and 152 Nm
- 55-litre fuel tank
- Only 2 seats versus the Aruz's 7
- 2 airbags and no stability control versus 6 airbags and stability control
- 7.14 L/100 km rated economy versus 6.4 L/100 km
Aruz
- Seven seats with split-folding second and third rows
- Six airbags, stability control and 5-star ASEAN NCAP
- 4-speed automatic, reverse camera and front parking sensors
- 213-litre boot versus the NV200's 4,200 litres
- 101 hp and 133 Nm versus 108 hp and 152 Nm
- 45-litre fuel tank versus 55 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM79,800 | RM72,900✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | SUV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with continuously variable-valve timing control | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 108 hp✓ | 101 hp |
| Torque | 152 Nm✓ | 133 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Gears | 5 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 7.14 L/100 km | 6.4 L/100 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,855 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Weight | 1,220 kg | 1,300 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 4,200 litres✓ | 213 litres |
| Front Tyre | 165/R14C | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 165/R14C | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Alenza 001A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Live Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 14" Steel | 17" Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 14" Steel | 17" Black Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Brake Assist | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con (digital controls with memory function) |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Last Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 3 Front, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player with 2 Speakers | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual 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 | Backlit Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Automatic Door-Lock Past 20 km/h |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 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 NV200 & Aruz for sale
NV200 vs Aruz FAQ
Is the Nissan NV200 or Perodua Aruz better?
The Aruz is better for carrying people, with seven seats, six airbags and stability control. The NV200 is better for commercial loads, with 4,200 litres of cargo space and two seats.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan NV200 costs RM79,800 and the Perodua Aruz costs RM72,900, so the NV200 is RM6,900 more expensive.
Which one has more cargo space?
The Nissan NV200 has 4,200 litres of boot space, far ahead of the Perodua Aruz's 213 litres. That comes with a two-seat layout, while the Aruz carries seven.