Verdict
At the same RM62,500, these cars answer very different family needs. The Alza brings seven seats, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and rear air-con vents, but its 137-litre boot is tight with all rows in use. The Ativa is the better fit for five people carrying luggage, with a 369-litre boot, 140 Nm turbo torque and RM20 annual road tax versus RM120. Both use a D-CVT, front-wheel drive and are rated at 5.3 L/100 km, so the choice is space layout rather than fuel economy.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you need seven seats, a more flexible second and third row, and rear air-con vents.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if five seats are enough and you want a 369-litre boot, turbo torque and lower road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Alza RM62,500; Perodua Ativa RM62,500.
- Seats and boot: Alza has 7 seats and 137 litres; Ativa has 5 seats and 369 litres.
- Engine output: Alza’s 1,496 cc naturally aspirated engine makes 105 hp and 138 Nm; Ativa’s 996 cc turbo makes 97 hp and 140 Nm.
- Size: Alza is 4,425 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase; Ativa is 4,065 mm long with a 2,525 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: Alza costs RM120 per year; Ativa costs RM20 per year.
- Wheels: Alza uses 15-inch alloys with 185/65R15 tyres; Ativa gets 16-inch alloys with 205/60R16 tyres.
Alza
- Seven seats with 60:40 middle-row and 50:50 last-row folding
- Rear air-con vents plus two second-row USB ports
- 105 hp and a 2,750 mm wheelbase
- 137-litre boot versus the Ativa’s 369 litres
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM20
- 138 Nm is 2 Nm below the Ativa
Ativa
- 369-litre boot for a five-seat SUV
- 140 Nm from a turbocharged 996 cc engine
- RM20 annual road tax and 16-inch alloy wheels
- Only five seats versus the Alza’s seven
- No rear air-con vents
- No telescopic steering adjustment or remote boot operation
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500 | RM62,500 |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM20✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged and Intercooled with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 996 cc |
| Horsepower | 105 hp✓ | 97 hp |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 140 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 72.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | D-CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km | 5.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,065 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,710 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Weight | 1,145 kg | 1,020 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 137 litres | 369 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/65R15 | 205/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/65R15 | 205/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 15" | Full Size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear 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 | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and Second Row Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam | LED Reflectors 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 Adjustment | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory | Manual Air-con (Digital Controls with Memory Function) |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four 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/Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 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.
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Alza vs Ativa FAQ
Is the Perodua Alza or Perodua Ativa better?
The Alza is better for carrying up to seven people and has rear air-con vents. The Ativa is better for a five-person household that needs its 369-litre boot, 140 Nm torque and lower RM20 road tax.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference: both are priced at RM62,500. The decision comes down to the Alza’s extra two seats and longer wheelbase or the Ativa’s larger boot and lower annual road tax.
Which has the bigger boot, the Perodua Alza or Perodua Ativa?
The Ativa has the bigger boot at 369 litres, compared with 137 litres for the Alza. The Alza trades luggage space for its third row and seven-seat capacity.