Verdict
At RM62,500, the Ativa is RM7,499 below the RM69,999 QV-E and brings a larger 369-litre boot plus 5.3 L/100 km rated economy. The QV-E's 201 hp, 285 Nm motor, 52.5 kWh battery and 370 km range make it the much stronger electric option, while its 2,680 mm wheelbase is 155 mm longer. The RM7,499 gap buys 18-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera, but factor in its RM215 monthly BaaS rental for nine years.
The QV-E FWD (with battery) (RM93,999) sits above every Ativa variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if you want the lower upfront outlay, 369-litre boot and a full-size spare wheel.
Pick the Perodua QV-E if you want 201 hp, 370 km of electric range and substantially more driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Ativa RM62,500; Perodua QV-E RM69,999.
- Output: Perodua Ativa 97 hp and 140 Nm; Perodua QV-E 201 hp and 285 Nm.
- Road tax: Perodua Ativa RM20 per year; Perodua QV-E RM160 per year.
- Wheelbase: Perodua Ativa 2,525 mm; Perodua QV-E 2,680 mm.
- Boot space: Perodua Ativa 369 litres; Perodua QV-E 320 litres.
- Wheels and tyres: Perodua Ativa 16-inch alloys with 205/60R16 tyres; Perodua QV-E 18-inch alloys with 215/50R18 tyres.
Ativa
- RM7,499 lower upfront cost.
- 369-litre boot and full-size 16-inch alloy spare.
- 5.3 L/100 km rated fuel economy.
- 97 hp and 140 Nm versus the QV-E's 201 hp and 285 Nm.
- 2,525 mm wheelbase is 155 mm shorter.
- No adaptive cruise control or 360-degree camera.
QV-E
- 201 hp, 285 Nm motor and 370 km range from a 52.5 kWh battery.
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, steering assist and a 360-degree camera.
- Longer 2,680 mm wheelbase, plus a powered driver's seat and 10.25-inch touchscreen.
- 320-litre boot is 49 litres smaller than the Ativa's.
- RM160 annual road tax versus RM20.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Ativa's full-size spare wheel.
What the Ativa has over the QV-E
What the QV-E has over the Ativa
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The QV-E's wheelbase is 155 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The QV-E is 90 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Ativa: 369 litres against 320.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500✓ | RM69,999 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM20✓ | RM160 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM640/mo✓ | RM715/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM1,873✓ | RM2,068 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM2,109 | RM1,261✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM10.55 | RM6.30✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM20,011 | RM17,443✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 8.0 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 60 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged and Intercooled with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 97 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 71 mm × 83.9 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 285 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 52.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 370 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | — | 165 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,065 mm | 4,170 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,502 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Weight | 1,020 kg | 1,600 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 369 litres✓ | 320 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/60R16 | 215/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/60R16 | 215/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 16" Alloy | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 | Atlas A3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | RM215 a month for BaaS battery rental (inclusive of tax, and for nine years) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats. |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| 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 | LED Projectors with LED Light Bar |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with LED Light Bar |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (Digital Controls with Memory Function) | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up/Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up/Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 6 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Ativa vs QV-E FAQ
Is the Perodua Ativa or Perodua QV-E better?
The QV-E is better for electric performance, range and equipment, with 201 hp, 370 km range and adaptive cruise control. The Ativa is the better fit if boot space, rated fuel economy and a full-size spare matter more.
What is the price difference?
The QV-E costs RM7,499 more upfront. Its BaaS arrangement is listed at RM215 per month inclusive of tax for nine years, so include that commitment in the ownership calculation.
Which has more boot space?
The Ativa has the larger boot at 369 litres, compared with 320 litres in the QV-E. That is a 49-litre advantage for the petrol SUV.
How long does charging take?
The QV-E's 52.5 kWh battery takes about 8.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 60 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 60 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The QV-E carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Ativa.