Verdict
The RM62,500 Ativa costs RM27,920 more than the RM34,580 Bezza, but brings a 97 hp/140 Nm turbo engine, D-CVT and a much fuller safety suite, including autonomous braking with pedestrian detection and lane-keeping steering correction. The Bezza answers with a 508-litre boot, 139 litres more than the Ativa’s 369 litres, plus a claimed 4.4 L/100 km against 5.3 L/100 km. For a Malaysian buyer who wants automatic ease and active safety, the Ativa earns its premium; for luggage capacity and lower running costs, the Bezza is the sharper tool.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if you want a D-CVT automatic, 97 hp and 140 Nm, plus autonomous braking and lane-keeping assistance.
Pick the Perodua Bezza if a 508-litre boot, 4.4 L/100 km rated economy and a lower purchase price matter more than automatic transmission and active safety systems.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Ativa RM62,500; Perodua Bezza RM34,580.
- Power and torque: Perodua Ativa 97 hp and 140 Nm; Perodua Bezza 67 hp and 91 Nm.
- Transmission: Perodua Ativa D-CVT automatic; Perodua Bezza five-speed manual.
- Rated fuel economy: Perodua Ativa 5.3 L/100 km; Perodua Bezza 4.4 L/100 km.
- Boot space: Perodua Ativa 369 litres; Perodua Bezza 508 litres.
- Safety: Perodua Ativa has autonomous braking with pedestrian detection and lane-keeping steering correction; Perodua Bezza has neither.
Ativa
- 97 hp and 140 Nm turbo petrol engine
- D-CVT automatic with Tiptronic
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assistance and curtain airbags
- RM27,920 dearer
- 5.3 L/100 km rated economy versus 4.4 L/100 km
- 369-litre boot is 139 litres smaller
Bezza
- 508-litre boot
- 4.4 L/100 km rated fuel economy
- RM27,920 lower purchase price
- Five-speed manual instead of a D-CVT automatic
- 67 hp and 91 Nm versus 97 hp and 140 Nm
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assistance or stability control
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500 | RM34,580✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | 5MT |
| Gears | — | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km | 4.4 L/100 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,065 mm | 4,150 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,455 mm |
| Weight | 1,020 kg | 930 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 369 litres | 508 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/60R16 | 175/65R14 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/60R16 | 175/65R14 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 16" Alloy | Full Size 14" |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 14" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 14" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 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 | 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 | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control | Solar and Security Window Film |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Automatic High Beam | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable, Driver's seat height adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| 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 4 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 Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | 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.
Used Ativa & Bezza for sale
Ativa vs Bezza FAQ
Is the Perodua Ativa or Perodua Bezza better?
The Ativa is better for automatic driving, stronger performance and active safety, with 97 hp, 140 Nm, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assistance. The Bezza is better for boot space and fuel economy, carrying 508 litres and rated at 4.4 L/100 km.
What is the price difference?
The Ativa costs RM27,920 more than the Bezza. That gap buys a D-CVT automatic, 30 hp and 49 Nm more, plus autonomous braking with pedestrian detection and lane-keeping steering correction.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Bezza has the bigger boot at 508 litres, against 369 litres in the Ativa. Its advantage is 139 litres, despite the Ativa being the wider and taller vehicle.