Perodua Alza vs Perodua QV-E
Verdict
The Alza is the pragmatic Malaysian family pick: it costs RM17,500 less, seats seven and has the longer 2,750 mm wheelbase, with a 1.5 litre petrol engine returning 5.3 L/100 km. The QV-E is a very different B-segment choice. It is five-seat only, but its single motor makes 201 hp, does 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and gets a 52.5 kWh battery with 370 km of range. Choose space and lower entry cost, or pay more for EV pace and charging-life trade-offs.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you need seven seats, petrol convenience and the lower RM62,500 entry price.
Pick the Perodua QV-E if you want a five-seat electric SUV with 201 hp, 370 km range and quicker acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Alza RM62,500; Perodua QV-E RM80,000
- Seats: Perodua Alza 7; Perodua QV-E 5
- Powertrain: Perodua Alza 1,496 cc petrol with CVT; Perodua QV-E single motor with single-ratio auto
- Power: Perodua Alza 105 hp; Perodua QV-E 201 hp
- Efficiency/range: Perodua Alza 5.3 L/100 km; Perodua QV-E 370 km EV range
- Boot space: Perodua Alza 137 litres; Perodua QV-E 320 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 62,500✓ | RM 80,000 |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,496 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 105 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 138 Nm | — |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | — | 165 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 52.5 kWh |
| EV range | — | 370 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,170 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,502 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Boot space | 137 L | 320 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 43 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 6✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 160 |
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
- Seven-seat MPV layout
- Lower purchase price
- 5.3 L/100 km fuel economy
- Only 105 hp
- Small 137-litre boot with all seats in use
- No 0-100 km/h figure stated
QV-E
- 201 hp electric motor
- 370 km EV range
- Larger 320-litre boot
- Five seats only
- Costs RM17,500 more
- No ASEAN NCAP rating stated
Alza vs QV-E FAQ
Is the Perodua Alza or Perodua QV-E better?
The Alza is better for most families because it seats seven and costs less. The QV-E is better if you can live with five seats and want EV performance, with 201 hp and a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua QV-E costs RM80,000, while the Perodua Alza costs RM62,500. That makes the QV-E RM17,500 more expensive.
Which has more space?
The Alza has more passenger capacity, with seven seats against the QV-E’s five. The QV-E has the bigger boot on paper, at 320 litres versus the Alza’s 137 litres.