Verdict
The RM62,500 Ativa costs RM28,600 more than the RM33,900 Axia, but brings a 97 hp/140 Nm turbo engine against 67 hp/91 Nm, a 369-litre boot and six airbags including curtain bags. Its 4,065 mm SUV body is 305 mm longer and 130 mm wider, so it will ask more of tight parking spaces. The Axia keeps the same 2,525 mm wheelbase, five seats, 36-litre tank and five-year/150,000 km warranty for far less money. For a Malaysian buyer on a firm budget, the Axia is the rational choice; the Ativa earns its premium through safety, performance and carrying room.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if you want 97 hp, 140 Nm, a 369-litre boot and autonomous braking with pedestrian detection.
Pick the Perodua Axia if keeping the initial outlay down matters most and 67 hp, 91 Nm and a 265-litre boot are sufficient.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Ativa RM62,500; Perodua Axia RM33,900.
- Output: Perodua Ativa 97 hp and 140 Nm; Perodua Axia 67 hp and 91 Nm.
- Boot space: Perodua Ativa 369 litres; Perodua Axia 265 litres.
- Size: Perodua Ativa 4,065 mm long and 1,710 mm wide; Perodua Axia 3,760 mm long and 1,655 mm wide.
- Airbags: Perodua Ativa has six airbags; Perodua Axia has driver and passenger airbags.
- Wheels and tyres: Perodua Ativa uses 16-inch alloys with 205/60R16 tyres; Perodua Axia uses 14-inch alloys with 175/65R14 tyres.
Ativa
- 97 hp and 140 Nm turbocharged 996 cc engine.
- 369-litre boot, 104 litres larger than the Axia's.
- Six airbags, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist.
- RM28,600 more expensive than the Axia.
- 305 mm longer, 55 mm wider and 155 mm taller than the Axia.
- 1,020 kg kerb weight versus the Axia's 865 kg.
Axia
- RM33,900 entry price.
- Shorter 3,760 mm body and 865 kg kerb weight.
- Same 2,525 mm wheelbase, 36-litre tank and five-year/150,000 km warranty as the Ativa.
- 67 hp and 91 Nm trail the Ativa's 97 hp and 140 Nm.
- 265-litre boot is 104 litres smaller than the Ativa's.
- Two airbags only; it lacks the Ativa's autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and curtain airbags.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500 | RM33,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | A-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM20 | RM20 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged and Intercooled with Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 996 cc | 998 cc |
| Horsepower | 97 hp✓ | 67 hp |
| Torque | 140 Nm✓ | 91 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 11 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | D-CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km✓ | 25.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,065 mm | 3,760 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Weight | 1,020 kg | 865 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 369 litres✓ | 265 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/60R16 | 175/65R14 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/60R16 | 175/65R14 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 16" Alloy | Full Size 14" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 14" 8-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 14" 8-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Automatic High Beam | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Foldable Backrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (Digital Controls with Memory Function) | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Two Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up/Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| 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 Ativa & Axia for sale
Ativa vs Axia FAQ
Is the Perodua Ativa or Perodua Axia better?
The Ativa is better equipped for buyers needing stronger performance, a larger boot and active safety systems. The Axia is the better buy when the RM28,600 saving matters more than those gains.
What is the price difference?
The Ativa costs RM28,600 more than the Axia. That gap brings 30 hp, 49 Nm, 104 litres of extra boot space, six airbags and active safety features absent from the Axia.
Which has better safety equipment?
The Ativa has the stronger safety kit: six airbags, autonomous braking with pedestrian detection, collision warning, lane-keeping steering correction, automatic high beam and front departure alert. The Axia has two airbags, ABS/EBD and stability control, but none of those driver-assistance systems.