Verdict
The extra money buys more than cosmetic trim. The AV adds six airbags in place of the SE’s two, ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking from 4-120 km/h, blind-spot information, rear cross traffic alert and a reverse camera. Its 9.0-inch touchscreen also brings Smart Link and HDMI, against the SE’s radio-based unit. Choose the AV for safety-led family use; the SE remains the lower-cost route into the Axia.
Pick the Perodua Axia SE if you want to save RM6,000 and can live without the AV’s extra airbags, driver-assistance systems and touchscreen.
Pick the Perodua Axia AV if you want six airbags, ASA 3.0 and a reverse camera in your Axia.
Key differences
- Price: SE RM43,000; AV RM49,000.
- Kerb weight: SE 885 kg; AV 890 kg.
- Airbags: SE has driver and passenger airbags; AV has driver, passenger, front side, front curtain and rear curtain airbags.
- Autonomous braking: SE has none; AV gets ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection from 4-120 km/h.
- Infotainment: SE has radio, Bluetooth, USB and four speakers; AV has a 9.0-inch touchscreen with Smart Link, HDMI, Bluetooth, USB and four speakers.
- Parking visibility: SE has no reverse camera; AV has a reverse camera, plus blind-spot information and rear cross traffic alert.
SE
- RM6,000 cheaper than the AV.
- 5 kg lighter at 885 kg.
- Still gets LED headlamps, stability control and hill start assist.
- Only two airbags versus the AV’s six.
- No ASA 3.0, blind-spot information or rear cross traffic alert.
- No reverse camera or 9.0-inch touchscreen.
AV
- Six airbags, including front side and curtain airbags.
- ASA 3.0 braking, steering correction and blind-spot information.
- 9.0-inch touchscreen with Smart Link and HDMI, plus a reverse camera.
- Costs RM6,000 more than the SE.
- 5 kg heavier at 890 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM43,000✓ | RM49,000 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | A-Segment | A-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM20 | RM20 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Horsepower | 67 hp | 67 hp |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 11 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | D-CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 27.4 L/100 km | 27.4 L/100 km |
| 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 |
| Weight | 885 kg | 890 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 265 litres | 265 litres |
| Front Tyre | 175/65R14 | 175/65R14 |
| Rear Tyre | 175/65R14 | 175/65R14 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 14" Steel | Full Size 14" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes CR1 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 14" 8-spoke Alloy | 14" 8-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 14" 8-spoke Alloy | 14" 8-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | 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 on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Anti-snatch Handbag Hook, Solar and Security Window Tint Film | Anti-snatch Handbag Hook, Solar and Security Window Tint Film, Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Foldable Backrest (with Detachable Headrests) | Foldable Backrest (with Detachable Headrests) |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (Digital Controls with Memory Function) | Manual Air-con (Digital Controls with Memory Function) |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smart Link, HDMI, Bluetooth, USB and 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| 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.
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SE vs AV FAQ
Is the Perodua Axia SE or Perodua Axia AV better?
The Perodua Axia AV is the better-equipped choice because it adds four airbags, ASA 3.0, blind-spot information, rear cross traffic alert, a reverse camera and a 9.0-inch touchscreen. The SE is the better buy only when the RM6,000 saving is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Axia AV costs RM6,000 more than the Perodua Axia SE: RM49,000 versus RM43,000.
Does the Perodua Axia AV have more safety equipment?
Yes. The AV has six airbags to the SE’s two, plus ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection from 4-120 km/h, steering correction, collision warning, blind-spot information, rear cross traffic alert, front departure alert and pedal misoperation control.