Verdict
The Aruz costs RM72,900 against the Bezza’s RM34,580, a RM38,320 jump that pays for seven seats, a 101 hp 1.5-litre petrol engine and a four-speed automatic. Its 213-litre boot is tiny beside the Bezza’s 508 litres, however, while the sedan uses 4.4 L/100 km versus 6.4 L/100 km and costs RM20 rather than RM120 a year in road tax. Choose by passenger count: the Aruz is the better seven-seat family tool; the Bezza is the rational five-seat, luggage-led commuter.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if you need seven seats, an automatic gearbox, rear air-con and stronger 101 hp performance.
Pick the Perodua Bezza if low purchase and running costs, a 508-litre boot and five-seat commuting matter more than carrying extra passengers.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Aruz RM72,900; Perodua Bezza RM34,580.
- Powertrain: Aruz 1,496 cc, 101 hp and 133 Nm with a 4-speed automatic; Bezza 998 cc, 67 hp and 91 Nm with a 5-speed manual.
- Fuel economy: Aruz 6.4 L/100 km; Bezza 4.4 L/100 km.
- Seating and boot: Aruz has 7 seats and 213 litres; Bezza has 5 seats and 508 litres.
- Safety: Aruz has 5 ASEAN NCAP stars, 6 airbags and stability control; Bezza has 4 stars, 2 airbags and no stability control.
- Road tax: Aruz RM120 per year; Bezza RM20 per year.
Aruz
- Seven seats with split-folding second and third rows.
- 101 hp and 133 Nm, ahead of the Bezza’s 67 hp and 91 Nm.
- Six airbags, stability control, reverse camera and rear air-con blower.
- RM38,320 more expensive.
- Uses 6.4 L/100 km versus the Bezza’s 4.4 L/100 km, with RM120 annual road tax.
- 213-litre boot is 295 litres smaller than the Bezza’s.
Bezza
- RM38,320 cheaper to buy and RM100 cheaper in annual road tax.
- 4.4 L/100 km rated economy.
- 508-litre boot, 295 litres larger than the Aruz’s.
- Five seats instead of seven.
- 5-speed manual rather than the Aruz’s 4-speed automatic.
- Four-star ASEAN NCAP rating, two airbags and no stability control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM72,900 | RM34,580✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 4 Speed Automatic | 5MT |
| Gears | 4 | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | 4.4 L/100 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,150 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,455 mm |
| Weight | 1,300 kg | 930 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 213 litres | 508 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 175/65R14 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 175/65R14 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Full Size 14" |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001A | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 |
| 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" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 14" 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✓ | 4 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | — | Solar and Security Window Film |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable, Driver's seat height adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| 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 4 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 Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Automatic Door-Lock Past 20 km/h | USB Charger |
| 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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Aruz vs Bezza FAQ
Is the Perodua Aruz or Perodua Bezza better?
The Aruz is better for a family that genuinely uses seven seats and wants an automatic. The Bezza is better for five occupants or fewer, especially if boot capacity, 4.4 L/100 km economy and low road tax are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Aruz costs RM38,320 more than the Perodua Bezza. That gap brings two extra seats, a larger 1.5-litre engine, automatic transmission, six airbags and stability control.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Perodua Bezza has the bigger boot at 508 litres, compared with 213 litres in the Perodua Aruz. The Bezza is the clear choice for luggage, while the Aruz trades cargo space for its third row.