Perodua Alza vs Perodua Aruz
Verdict
The Perodua Alza is the more sensible daily seven-seater: it costs RM10,400 less, uses 5.3 L/100km instead of 6.4 L/100km, and still gets six airbags plus a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating. It also has AEB, which the Aruz does not list. The Perodua Aruz answers with SUV form, rear-wheel drive, a taller 1,705 mm body and a larger 213-litre boot. For most Malaysian families, the Alza is cheaper to buy and run; the Aruz buys height and luggage space.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you want the lower-priced seven-seater with better fuel economy, AEB and a longer 2,750 mm wheelbase.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if you prefer an SUV body, rear-wheel drive and the larger 213-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Alza RM62,500; Perodua Aruz RM72,900
- Fuel economy: Perodua Alza 5.3 L/100km; Perodua Aruz 6.4 L/100km
- Output: Perodua Alza 105 hp/138 Nm; Perodua Aruz 101 hp/133 Nm
- Drivetrain: Perodua Alza front-wheel drive; Perodua Aruz rear-wheel drive
- Size: Perodua Alza 4,425/1,730/1,660 mm; Perodua Aruz 4,435/1,695/1,705 mm
- Boot space: Perodua Alza 137 litres; Perodua Aruz 213 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 62,500✓ | RM 72,900 |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 105 hp✓ | 101 hp |
| Torque | 138 Nm✓ | 133 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 L/100km✓ | 6.4 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Boot space | 137 L | 213 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 43 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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.
Alza
- Lower RM62,500 price
- Lower 5.3 L/100km fuel use
- AEB fitted
- Smaller 137-litre boot
- Lower 1,660 mm height
- Smaller 43-litre fuel tank
Aruz
- Larger 213-litre boot
- Taller 1,705 mm SUV body
- Rear-wheel drive
- Costs RM10,400 more
- Higher 6.4 L/100km fuel use
- No AEB listed
Alza vs Aruz FAQ
Is the Perodua Alza or Perodua Aruz better?
The Perodua Alza is the better all-round buy on paper: it is cheaper, more economical at 5.3 L/100km, has slightly more power and torque, and gets AEB. The Aruz is better if boot space and SUV height matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Aruz costs RM10,400 more than the Perodua Alza, at RM72,900 versus RM62,500.
Which has more boot space, the Perodua Alza or Perodua Aruz?
The Perodua Aruz has more boot space, with 213 litres against the Perodua Alza’s 137 litres. Both are seven-seaters, so the Aruz gives you the stronger luggage figure with all seats in use.