Perodua Axia SE vs AV
Verdict
The Perodua Axia SE and Perodua Axia AV are mechanically identical, so this is not about performance. Both use a 998 cc petrol engine with 67 hp and 91 Nm, a CVT auto, front-wheel drive, a 2,525 mm wheelbase and a 265-litre boot. The RM5,500 gap buys safety: the AV gets six airbags and auto emergency braking, while the SE has two airbags and no AEB. For a Malaysian buyer keeping the car for years, that is the clearest reason to stretch.
Pick the Perodua Axia SE if you want the same Axia engine, CVT, cabin size and boot for less money, and can accept two airbags and no AEB.
Pick the Perodua Axia AV if you can afford the extra RM5,500 and want six airbags plus auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Axia SE RM44,000; Perodua Axia AV RM49,500
- Airbags: Perodua Axia SE 2; Perodua Axia AV 6
- Auto emergency braking: Perodua Axia SE not fitted; Perodua Axia AV fitted
- Engine output: Perodua Axia SE 67 hp and 91 Nm; Perodua Axia AV 67 hp and 91 Nm
- Boot space: Perodua Axia SE 265 litres; Perodua Axia AV 265 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 44,000✓ | RM 49,500 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | A-Segment | A-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Power | 67 hp | 67 hp |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 27.4 L/100km | 27.4 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,760 mm | 3,760 mm |
| Width | 1,665 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Height | 1,505 mm | 1,505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Boot space | 265 L | 265 L |
| Fuel tank | 36 L | 36 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 20 | RM 20 |
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.
SE
- Lower purchase price
- Same 998 cc engine and CVT as the AV
- Same 265-litre boot
- Only two airbags
- No auto emergency braking
- No performance or space gain over the AV
AV
- Six airbags
- Auto emergency braking fitted
- Same RM20 yearly road tax as the SE
- Costs RM5,500 more
- Same 67 hp and 91 Nm as the SE
- Same 265-litre boot as the SE
SE vs AV FAQ
Is the Perodua Axia SE or Perodua Axia AV better?
The Perodua Axia AV is better on safety equipment, with six airbags and auto emergency braking. The SE makes sense only if the lower price matters more than those features.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Axia AV costs RM5,500 more than the Perodua Axia SE.
Do the Perodua Axia SE and Perodua Axia AV drive differently?
On paper, no. Both have the same 998 cc petrol engine, 67 hp, 91 Nm, CVT automatic transmission and front-wheel drive layout.