Perodua Alza H vs AV
Verdict
The H is the sensible buy on these numbers. The RM7,500 gap to the AV does not buy a different drivetrain: both use a 1,496 cc petrol engine with 105 hp and 138 Nm, a CVT and front-wheel drive. Fuel economy is also identical at 5.3 L/100 km, and both get six airbags, AEB and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. Space is unchanged too, with seven seats, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and a 137-litre boot. On paper, you are paying for trim, not mechanicals.
Pick the Perodua Alza H if you want the seven-seat Alza fundamentals for RM7,500 less, because the engine, CVT, safety rating, fuel use and dimensions are the same here.
Pick the Perodua Alza AV if you specifically want the pricier AV trim after checking its equipment list; the listed mechanicals and safety figures do not separate it from the H.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Alza H RM68,000; Perodua Alza AV RM75,500
- Engine and output: H 1,496 cc, 105 hp, 138 Nm; AV 1,496 cc, 105 hp, 138 Nm
- Transmission and driven wheels: H CVT automatic, front-wheel drive; AV CVT automatic, front-wheel drive
- Fuel economy and tank: H 5.3 L/100 km, 43 litres; AV 5.3 L/100 km, 43 litres
- Safety: H six airbags, AEB, 5-star ASEAN NCAP; AV six airbags, AEB, 5-star ASEAN NCAP
- Size and seats: H 4,425 x 1,730 x 1,670 mm, seven seats; AV 4,425 x 1,730 x 1,670 mm, seven seats
H
- RM7,500 cheaper than the AV
- Same 1,496 cc engine, 105 hp and 138 Nm
- Same six airbags, AEB and 5-star ASEAN NCAP
- Not the AV trim, so check the equipment you are giving up
- Same 137-litre boot as the AV
- No power or fuel economy advantage over the AV
AV
- Same 5.3 L/100 km fuel economy as the H
- Same six airbags, AEB and 5-star ASEAN NCAP
- Same five-year warranty and RM120 road tax
- RM7,500 dearer with no listed mechanical gain
- Same 137-litre boot as the H
- No listed safety-score advantage over the H
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 68,000✓ | RM 75,500 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| 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 | 105 hp |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 137 L | 137 L |
| Fuel tank | 43 L | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | 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.
H vs AV FAQ
Is the Perodua Alza H or Perodua Alza AV better?
The Perodua Alza H is the better buy on the listed figures. It has the same engine, CVT, fuel economy, dimensions, airbags, AEB and 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating as the AV, but costs less.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Alza AV is RM7,500 more expensive than the Perodua Alza H: RM75,500 versus RM68,000.
Do the Perodua Alza H and Perodua Alza AV drive differently?
Not on the core figures. Both use a 1,496 cc petrol engine with 105 hp and 138 Nm, a CVT automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive, with the same 5.3 L/100 km fuel economy claim.