Verdict
The Proton S70 is the sharper value call for most buyers: at RM59,800, it is RM9,100 cheaper than the RM68,900 Perodua Aruz yet brings 118 hp and 150 Nm against 101 hp and 133 Nm, plus a 500-litre boot. The Aruz answers a different family need with seven seats, a 2,685-mm wheelbase and rear air-con with a blower. Choose it only if those two extra seats matter regularly; its 213-litre boot is far tighter when all rows are in use.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if you need seven seats, a taller 1,705-mm SUV body and a full-size 17-inch alloy spare.
Pick the Proton S70 if five seats are enough and you want more power, a 500-litre boot and blind-spot monitoring for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Aruz RM68,900; Proton S70 RM59,800.
- Power and torque: Aruz 101 hp/133 Nm; S70 118 hp/150 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: Aruz 7 seats/213 litres; S70 5 seats/500 litres.
- Transmission: Aruz 4-speed automatic; S70 8-speed CVT with manual mode.
- Dimensions: Aruz 4,435 mm long and 1,705 mm tall; S70 4,602 mm long and 1,466 mm tall.
- Driver assistance: Aruz has no blind-spot system; S70 has blind-spot detection, lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert.
Aruz
- Seven-seat cabin with one-touch tumble middle row
- Rear air-con vents with blower
- Full-size 17-inch alloy spare tyre
- Less power and torque: 101 hp/133 Nm versus 118 hp/150 Nm
- 213-litre boot is much smaller than the S70's 500 litres
- No blind-spot information system
S70
- 118 hp and 150 Nm from the 1.5-litre engine
- 500-litre boot
- Blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert
- Five seats versus the Aruz's seven
- Halogen headlamps versus the Aruz's LED reflectors
- No full-size spare tyre is specified
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM68,900 | RM59,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC DVVT (i-GT), Port Fuel Injection |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 101 hp at 6,000 rpm | 118 hp at 6,100 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 133 Nm at 4,200 rpm | 150 Nm at 4,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72 mm × 91.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4 Speed Automatic | 8-speed CVT with Manual Mode |
| Gears | 4 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,602 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,627 mm |
| Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,269 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 213 litres | 500 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001A | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle with Coil Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 16" Turbine-style Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 16" Turbine-style Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | ISOFIX with Top Tether |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Rear Seat Reminder, All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Warning, Door Opening Warning; no AEB/ACC/lane-keep (camera ADAS reserved for 1.5TD Flagship variants) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | Halogen |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Fabric |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (digital controls with memory function) | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Last Row | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 3 Front, 2 Last Row | — |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 speakers | 8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up/Down with Anti-trap |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start with Remote Engine Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | — | Cruise Control with Speed Limiter |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Automatic Door-Lock Past 20 km/h | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 6x free labour servicing |
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 S70 FAQ
Is the Perodua Aruz or Proton S70 better?
The S70 is better for a five-seat household wanting stronger 118 hp performance, a 500-litre boot and blind-spot monitoring. The Aruz is better when seven seats and its taller SUV format are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The Aruz costs RM9,100 more: RM68,900 versus RM59,800 for the S70. The S70 also has the lower annual road tax, at RM90 against RM120.
Which one carries more people and luggage?
The Aruz carries seven people, two more than the five-seat S70. For luggage behind the rear seats, the S70 wins decisively with 500 litres versus 213 litres in the Aruz.