Verdict
The Aruz is the practical choice when seven seats and stronger performance matter: its 1,496 cc petrol engine makes 101 hp and 133 Nm, against the Axia’s 67 hp and 91 Nm. It is also the longer vehicle by 675 mm and has six airbags, rear air-con vents with a blower and a reverse camera. But the Axia is far lighter at 865 kg versus 1,300 kg, measures just 3,760 mm long, and its 265-litre boot is 52 litres larger than the Aruz’s 213 litres. For tight urban use, that smaller footprint matters.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if you need seven seats, six airbags and a 101 hp 1.5-litre petrol engine.
Pick the Perodua Axia if low entry cost, RM20 annual road tax, a compact 3,760 mm body and a 265-litre boot suit your daily use.
Key differences
- Price: Aruz RM72,900; Axia RM33,900.
- Seats: Aruz 7; Axia 5.
- Engine output: Aruz 101 hp and 133 Nm; Axia 67 hp and 91 Nm.
- Length: Aruz 4,435 mm; Axia 3,760 mm.
- Airbags: Aruz 6; Axia 2.
- Boot space: Aruz 213 litres; Axia 265 litres.
Aruz
- Seven-seat cabin with 7 three-point seat belts
- 101 hp and 133 Nm from a 1,496 cc engine
- Six airbags, rear air-con blower and reverse camera
- RM72,900 costs RM39,000 more
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM20
- 213-litre boot is 52 litres smaller
Axia
- RM33,900 entry price and RM20 annual road tax
- Compact 3,760 mm length and 865 kg weight
- 265-litre boot and D-CVT automatic
- Five seats versus seven
- 67 hp and 91 Nm trail the Aruz’s 101 hp and 133 Nm
- Two airbags, with no rear air-con vents or reverse camera
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM72,900 | RM33,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | A-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM20✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 12-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 998 cc |
| Horsepower | 101 hp✓ | 67 hp |
| Torque | 133 Nm✓ | 91 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 72 mm | 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 11 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4 Speed Automatic | D-CVT |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km✓ | 25.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 3,760 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Weight | 1,300 kg | 865 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 213 litres | 265 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 175/65R14 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 175/65R14 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Full Size 14" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001A | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle with Coil Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 14" 8-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 14" 8-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| 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 for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Foldable Backrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (digital controls with memory function) | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Last Row | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 3 Front, 2 Last Row | 2 Front |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 speakers | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Two Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Automatic Door-Lock Past 20 km/h | — |
| 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.
Used Aruz & Axia for sale
Aruz vs Axia FAQ
Is the Perodua Aruz or Perodua Axia better?
The Aruz is better for carrying up to seven people and brings six airbags plus 101 hp. The Axia is better for buyers prioritising a smaller 3,760 mm body, a 265-litre boot and much lower purchase and road-tax costs.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Aruz costs RM72,900 and the Perodua Axia costs RM33,900, a RM39,000 difference. The Aruz adds two seats, a 1.5-litre engine, six airbags, rear air-con vents and a reverse camera.
Which has the larger boot?
The Perodua Axia has the larger quoted boot at 265 litres, compared with 213 litres for the Perodua Aruz. The Aruz instead has a seven-seat layout, while the Axia seats five.