Perodua Ativa vs Perodua Myvi
Verdict
At RM62,500 versus RM46,500, the Ativa asks RM16,000 more, and the money mainly buys SUV packaging and safety kit: 369 litres of boot space against 277 litres, six airbags against four, plus AEB. It is also taller and a touch longer, with 140 Nm from its 996 cc engine. The Myvi fights back as the cheaper, thriftier daily, using 4.5 L/100 km versus 5.3, with a quoted 11.5-second 0-100 km/h time and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. For most budgets, that matters.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if you want the SUV body, larger boot, six airbags and AEB, and can accept the higher price and fuel use.
Pick the Perodua Myvi if you want the lower buy-in, better fuel economy, 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and cheaper road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Ativa RM62,500; Myvi RM46,500
- Engine output: Ativa 97 hp/140 Nm; Myvi 94 hp/121 Nm
- Fuel economy: Ativa 5.3 L/100 km; Myvi 4.5 L/100 km
- Boot space: Ativa 369 L; Myvi 277 L
- Size: Ativa 4,065 mm long/1,635 mm tall; Myvi 3,895 mm long/1,515 mm tall
- Safety: Ativa 6 airbags and AEB; Myvi 4 airbags and 5-star ASEAN NCAP
Ativa
- Bigger 369-litre boot
- Six airbags plus AEB
- Stronger 140 Nm torque figure
- RM16,000 dearer
- Higher 5.3 L/100 km fuel use
- No ASEAN NCAP rating listed
Myvi
- Lower RM46,500 price
- Better 4.5 L/100 km economy
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Smaller 277-litre boot
- Only four airbags
- No AEB listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 62,500 | RM 46,500✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 996 cc | 1,329 cc |
| Power | 97 hp✓ | 94 hp |
| Torque | 140 Nm✓ | 121 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 11.5 s |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,065 mm | 3,895 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,500 mm |
| Boot space | 369 L✓ | 277 L |
| Fuel tank | 36 L | 36 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 20✓ | RM 70 |
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.
Ativa vs Myvi FAQ
Is the Perodua Ativa or Perodua Myvi better?
The Ativa is better for boot space and listed safety kit, with 369 litres, six airbags and AEB. The Myvi is better for cost-conscious buyers, with lower fuel use, cheaper road tax and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Ativa costs RM16,000 more than the Perodua Myvi. That gap buys the SUV body, a larger boot, two extra airbags and AEB.
Which is cheaper to run?
The Myvi is cheaper on the figures here. It uses 4.5 L/100 km versus the Ativa’s 5.3 L/100 km, and its annual road tax is RM70 against RM20 for the Ativa.