Verdict
The Nissan Serena e-Power is the roomier, more highly equipped seven-seater, with a 2,870-mm wheelbase, 280-litre boot and 160-hp, 315-Nm electric motor. Its RM154,800 price is RM92,300 above the Alza’s RM62,500, however. The Alza is shorter but wider, uses far less mass at 1,145 kg and has a stated 5.3 L/100 km economy figure. For most Malaysian families, the Alza’s price, 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and ASA 3.0 make the stronger case; the Serena earns its premium only if cabin space and equipment matter more.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if you need its 280-litre boot, 2,870-mm wheelbase, powered left sliding door and 160-hp electric motor.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you want a seven-seat MPV for RM62,500 with 5-star ASEAN NCAP, ASA 3.0 and steering correction.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800; Perodua Alza RM62,500.
- Electric motor output: Nissan Serena e-Power 160 hp and 315 Nm; Perodua Alza has no electric motor.
- Boot space: Nissan Serena e-Power 280 litres; Perodua Alza 137 litres.
- Wheelbase: Nissan Serena e-Power 2,870 mm; Perodua Alza 2,750 mm.
- Kerb weight: Nissan Serena e-Power 1,784 kg; Perodua Alza 1,145 kg.
- Wheels: Nissan Serena e-Power 16-inch alloys; Perodua Alza 15-inch silver alloys.
Serena e-Power
- 280-litre boot and 2,870-mm wheelbase.
- 160-hp, 315-Nm electric motor with a 1.77-kWh battery.
- Blind spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, reverse camera and powered left sliding door.
- Costs RM92,300 more than the Alza.
- At 1,784 kg, it is 639 kg heavier than the Alza.
- No lane-keeping assist or displayed ASEAN NCAP rating.
Alza
- RM62,500 price with seven seats.
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, ASA 3.0 with pedestrian detection and steering correction.
- Stated economy of 5.3 L/100 km and a full-size 15-inch spare tyre.
- 137-litre boot is 143 litres smaller than the Serena’s.
- No blind spot monitoring, reverse camera or front parking sensors.
- No powered sliding door; its 1,145-kg body uses a 105-hp, 138-Nm petrol engine.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM154,800 | RM62,500✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,433 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 97 hp | 105 hp✓ |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 138 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 160 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 315 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1.77 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio 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 | 4,690 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,784 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres✓ | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/65R16 | 185/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/65R16 | 185/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size 15" |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 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, 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 | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Middle Row Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic 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 Ports Front | 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" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | 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 | Manual Operation with Split Opening | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Powered Left Sliding Door, Manual Right Sliding Door | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km ePower Components Warranty | — |
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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Serena e-Power vs Alza FAQ
Is the Nissan Serena e-Power or Perodua Alza better?
The Perodua Alza is the better buy for most buyers: it costs RM92,300 less, has a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and adds ASA 3.0. Choose the Nissan Serena e-Power for its much larger 280-litre boot, longer wheelbase and stronger electric motor.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Serena e-Power costs RM154,800 and the Perodua Alza costs RM62,500, a difference of RM92,300.
Which MPV has more luggage space?
The Nissan Serena e-Power has the larger boot at 280 litres, compared with 137 litres in the Perodua Alza. That is a 143-litre advantage for the Nissan.