Verdict
The RM3,200 gap is small, but the cars split clearly. The Perodua Aruz is longer, taller and has the key Malaysian-family card: seven seats, plus rear-wheel drive and a 45-litre tank. The Perodua Traz is the neater daily SUV, with a wider body, 471-litre boot, CVT, front-wheel drive and a little more output at 105 hp and 138 Nm. Both use a 1.5-litre petrol engine, get six airbags, five-year warranty cover and RM120 annual road tax.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if you need seven seats, a longer wheelbase and known 6.4 L/100 km fuel economy.
Pick the Perodua Traz if you want the bigger boot, AEB and the easier five-seat SUV layout.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Aruz RM72,900; Perodua Traz RM76,100
- Seats: Perodua Aruz 7; Perodua Traz 5
- Output: Perodua Aruz 101 hp/133 Nm; Perodua Traz 105 hp/138 Nm
- Transmission and drive: Perodua Aruz conventional automatic/RWD; Perodua Traz CVT/FWD
- Boot space: Perodua Aruz 213 litres; Perodua Traz 471 litres
- Size: Perodua Aruz 4,435 mm long/1,705 mm tall; Perodua Traz 4,310 mm long/1,655 mm tall
Aruz
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer 2,685 mm wheelbase
- ASEAN NCAP five-star rating
- Only 213 litres of boot space
- Lower 101 hp and 133 Nm outputs
- No AEB listed
Traz
- Bigger 471-litre boot
- Gets AEB
- Slightly stronger 105 hp and 138 Nm engine
- Five seats only
- Smaller 42-litre fuel tank
- No fuel economy figure listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM72,900✓ | RM76,100 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 101 hp | 105 hp✓ |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 138 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 72 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4 Speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 213 litres | 471 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Full Size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001A | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle with Coil Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 17" Dual-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 17" Dual-tone 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, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual 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 Single-zone with Digital Controls |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Last Row | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 3 Front, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smart Link, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
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 & Traz for sale
Aruz vs Traz FAQ
Is the Perodua Aruz or Perodua Traz better?
For carrying people, the Aruz is better because it has seven seats. For daily five-seat use, the Traz looks stronger on paper with 471 litres of boot space, AEB and slightly higher power and torque.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Traz costs RM3,200 more than the Perodua Aruz. The extra money mainly buys a five-seat layout with a much bigger boot, AEB, CVT and slightly higher outputs.
Which has more boot space?
The Perodua Traz has more boot space, at 471 litres against the Perodua Aruz’s 213 litres. The Aruz counters with seven seats, so it is the better pick when passenger count matters more than luggage volume.