Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM62,500 Alza is the rational seven-seater: its 1.5-litre petrol engine is rated at 5.3 L/100 km, it has a full-size spare and costs RM242,300 less. The RM304,800 Zeekr 009 changes the brief completely, with a 335 hp electric motor, 116 kWh battery and 604 km range. Its 574-litre boot dwarfs the Alza’s 137 litres, while captain’s chairs, air suspension and 150 kW DC charging target a far more lavish family shuttle. Both seat seven and drive the front wheels.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you want the far lower-cost seven-seat MPV with petrol refuelling, a 5.3 L/100 km rating and a full-size spare tyre.
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you can justify RM304,800 for 604 km electric range, a 574-litre boot and substantially richer comfort and driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Alza RM62,500; Zeekr 009 RM304,800.
- Powertrain: Alza 105 hp/138 Nm 1,496 cc petrol engine; 009 335 hp/373 Nm single electric motor.
- Energy use: Alza rated at 5.3 L/100 km with a 43-litre fuel tank; 009 has a 116 kWh battery and 604 km range.
- Size: Alza is 4,425 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase; 009 is 5,209 mm long with a 3,205 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Alza 137 litres; 009 574 litres.
- Charging and refuelling hardware: Alza uses petrol; 009 supports 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging, plus 3.3 kW V2L.
Alza
- RM242,300 cheaper to buy.
- Rated at 5.3 L/100 km.
- Full-size 15-inch spare tyre.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the 009’s 335 hp and 373 Nm.
- 137-litre boot is far smaller than the 009’s 574 litres.
- Manual front seats and manual air-con lack the 009’s powered, ventilated and massage-equipped seating plus dual-zone climate control.
009
- 335 hp electric motor and 604 km range.
- 574-litre boot with seven seats.
- Air suspension, captain’s chairs and 150 kW DC charging.
- RM304,800 price is RM242,300 above the Alza.
- At 5,209 mm long and 2,024 mm wide, it is much larger than the 4,425 mm by 1,730 mm Alza.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Alza’s full-size spare.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500✓ | RM304,800 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 105 hp | — |
| Torque | 138 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 72.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 116 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 604 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 3,205 mm |
| Weight | 1,145 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 137 litres | 574 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/65R15 | 265/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/65R15 | 265/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 15" | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Four-chamber Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Four Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and Second Row Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Captain Middle Seats with Massage, Ventilation and Ottoman Functions, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Roof and Window Shades |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 30-speaker Yamaha Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Sliding Rear Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery 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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Alza vs 009 FAQ
Is the Perodua Alza or Zeekr 009 better?
The Zeekr 009 is the better-equipped and more powerful MPV, with 604 km range, 574 litres of boot space and air suspension. The Alza is the better choice for a budget-led buyer who needs seven seats and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 009 costs RM242,300 more than the Perodua Alza: RM304,800 versus RM62,500.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Zeekr 009 has the bigger boot at 574 litres, compared with 137 litres in the Perodua Alza. That is a 437-litre advantage for the Zeekr.