Perodua Aruz vs Perodua Traz
Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the Perodua Aruz offers a compelling choice with its larger 7-seat capacity and impressive fuel economy of 6.4 L/100km, making it ideal for families. In contrast, the Traz, while slightly pricier at RM 76,100, provides a more compact design with a spacious boot of 471 L, catering to urban dwellers who need practicality without sacrificing style.
Pick the Aruz if you need more seating capacity and better fuel efficiency.
Pick the Traz if you prefer a more compact SUV with a larger boot space.
Key differences
- Price: RM 72,900 | RM 76,100
- Seats: 7 | 5
- Fuel economy: 6.4 L/100km | —
- Boot space: 213 L | 471 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 72,900✓ | RM 76,100 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 101 hp | 105 hp✓ |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 138 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 L/100km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 213 L | 471 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | — |
| Auto emergency braking | — | 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.
Aruz
- More seating capacity for families
- Better fuel efficiency
- Higher ride height for better visibility
- Less boot space compared to Traz
- Less powerful engine output
Traz
- Larger boot space for cargo
- Slightly more powerful engine
- Advanced safety features like auto emergency braking
- Higher price point
- Fewer seats, less family-friendly
Aruz vs Traz FAQ
Is the Aruz or Traz better?
It depends on your needs; choose the Aruz for family use and fuel efficiency, or the Traz for compactness and cargo space.
What is the price difference?
The Aruz is priced at RM 72,900, while the Traz costs RM 76,100, making the Traz RM 3,200 more expensive.
What is the fuel economy of the Traz?
The fuel economy for the Traz is not specified, but it is expected to be less efficient than the Aruz's 6.4 L/100km.