Verdict
The RM25,220 gap changes the brief. The Perodua Bezza is the cheaper five-seat sedan, with a 508-litre boot and a claimed 4.4 L/100 km from its 67 hp, 91 Nm 1.0-litre petrol engine, but it is a five-speed manual. Proton’s eMas 5 brings 77 hp, 130 Nm, a 30.12-kWh battery and 225 km EV range, plus a longer 2,650-mm wheelbase. It is wider too, but its 375-litre boot gives up 133 litres to the Bezza.
Pick the Perodua Bezza if you want the lower purchase cost, a 508-litre sedan boot and petrol refuelling, and are happy to use a five-speed manual.
Pick the Proton eMas 5 if you can charge an EV and want 225 km of electric range, stronger 130 Nm motor torque and markedly fuller safety and cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Bezza RM34,580; Proton eMas 5 RM59,800.
- Powertrain: Bezza 67 hp/91 Nm 998-cc petrol engine; eMas 5 77 hp/130 Nm electric motor.
- Energy use: Bezza rated at 4.4 L/100 km with a 36-litre tank; eMas 5 has a 30.12-kWh battery and 225 km range.
- Dimensions: Bezza 4,150 mm long, 1,620 mm wide and on a 2,455-mm wheelbase; eMas 5 4,135 mm long, 1,805 mm wide and on a 2,650-mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Bezza 508 litres; eMas 5 375 litres.
- Safety hardware: Bezza has driver and passenger airbags with no stability control; eMas 5 adds front side and front/rear curtain airbags plus stability control.
Bezza
- RM25,220 less to buy.
- 508-litre boot is 133 litres larger.
- Rated 4.4 L/100 km petrol consumption.
- Five-speed manual versus the eMas 5's single-ratio automatic.
- Only driver and passenger airbags; the eMas 5 adds side and curtain airbags.
- No stability control, blind-spot information system or reverse camera.
eMas 5
- 77 hp and 130 Nm electric motor.
- 225 km EV range; 6.6 kW AC and 53 kW DC charging.
- Six airbags, stability control and blind-spot information system.
- RM25,220 more expensive.
- 375-litre boot is 133 litres smaller than the Bezza's.
- At 1,805 mm, it is 185 mm wider than the Bezza.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM34,580✓ | RM59,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | A-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM20✓ | RM30 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 67 hp | — |
| Torque | 91 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 71 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 77 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 130 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 30.12 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 225 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 53 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | — |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 4.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | — | 125 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,150 mm | 4,135 mm |
| Width | 1,620 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,455 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 930 kg | 1,230 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 508 litres✓ | 375 litres |
| Front Tyre | 175/65R14 | 205/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 175/65R14 | 205/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 14" | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | Linglong Comfort Master |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 14" Alloy | 15" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 14" Alloy | 15" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 4 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Solar and Security Window Film | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable, Driver's seat height adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | 14.6" Touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Entry (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Remote Control Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | USB Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km BEV and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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Bezza vs eMas 5 FAQ
Is the Perodua Bezza or Proton eMas 5 better?
The eMas 5 is better equipped, with 77 hp, 130 Nm, six airbags, stability control and a reverse camera. Choose the Bezza instead if the lower outlay, 508-litre boot and petrol operation matter more than EV range and equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 5 costs RM25,220 more than the Perodua Bezza: RM59,800 versus RM34,580.
Which one has the larger boot?
The Perodua Bezza has the larger boot at 508 litres, exceeding the Proton eMas 5's 375 litres by 133 litres. Both seat five and have 60:40 split-folding rear seats.