Perodua Axia vs Perodua Myvi
Verdict
The Axia is the cheaper, smaller A-segment car, but not simply a size-down Myvi: its 2,525 mm wheelbase is 25 mm longer, although the Myvi is longer and wider, and its boot is 277 L versus 265 L. The RM7,900 gap buys a stronger 1,329 cc engine with 94 hp/121 Nm instead of 998 cc, 67 hp/91 Nm, plus 4 airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP score. The Axia counters with RM20 road tax, against RM70, and the lowest new-car price in Malaysia.
Pick the Perodua Axia if you want the cheapest new Perodua hatchback here, RM20 road tax and can live with 67 hp and 2 airbags.
Pick the Perodua Myvi if you want the stronger B-segment hatchback, with 94 hp, 4 airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Axia RM38,600; Perodua Myvi RM46,500
- Engine output: Perodua Axia 998 cc, 67 hp and 91 Nm; Perodua Myvi 1,329 cc, 94 hp and 121 Nm
- Size: Perodua Axia 3,760 mm long and 1,655 mm wide; Perodua Myvi 3,895 mm long and 1,735 mm wide
- Wheelbase: Perodua Axia 2,525 mm; Perodua Myvi 2,500 mm
- Boot space: Perodua Axia 265 L; Perodua Myvi 277 L
- Safety: Perodua Axia 2 airbags and no ASEAN NCAP rating shown; Perodua Myvi 4 airbags and 5-star ASEAN NCAP
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 38,600✓ | RM 46,500 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | A-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 998 cc | 1,329 cc |
| Power | 67 hp | 94 hp✓ |
| Torque | 91 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 | 25.3 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,760 mm | 3,895 mm |
| Width | 1,655 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,505 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,500 mm |
| Boot space | 265 L | 277 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 36 L | 36 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 4✓ |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| 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.
Axia
- Malaysia’s most affordable new car
- RM20 annual road tax
- Longer 2,525 mm wheelbase than the Myvi
- Only 67 hp and 91 Nm
- 2 airbags versus the Myvi’s 4
- Smaller 265 L boot
Myvi
- Stronger 94 hp and 121 Nm engine
- 4 airbags and 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Larger 277 L boot
- Costs RM7,900 more
- RM70 annual road tax
- Shorter 2,500 mm wheelbase than the Axia
Axia vs Myvi FAQ
Is the Perodua Axia or Perodua Myvi better?
The Perodua Myvi is better if you want more power and safety kit: 94 hp, 121 Nm, 4 airbags and 5-star ASEAN NCAP. The Perodua Axia is better if purchase price and RM20 road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Myvi costs RM7,900 more. The Perodua Axia is RM38,600, while the Perodua Myvi is RM46,500.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Perodua Myvi has the bigger boot at 277 L. The Perodua Axia is close at 265 L, so the gap is only 12 L.