Perodua Bezza vs Proton Iriz
Verdict
The Bezza is the budget-first choice: for RM8,220 less, it gives you a 508-litre boot, 4.4 L/100 km fuel economy and just RM20 road tax. The Iriz answers with a bigger 1,332 cc engine, 94 hp and 120 Nm, plus a CVT automatic rather than a manual. It also has 4 airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP score against the Bezza’s 2 airbags and 4 stars. For city use, the Bezza saves money; the Iriz buys more power and safety kit.
Pick the Perodua Bezza if you want the lower purchase price, huge boot and the only stated fuel economy figure here.
Pick the Proton Iriz if you want more power, an automatic transmission and the stronger safety score.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Bezza RM34,580; Proton Iriz RM42,800
- Engine output: Perodua Bezza 67 hp and 91 Nm; Proton Iriz 94 hp and 120 Nm
- Transmission: Perodua Bezza manual; Proton Iriz CVT automatic
- Size: Perodua Bezza 4,150 mm long and 1,620 mm wide; Proton Iriz 3,945 mm long and 1,722 mm wide
- Boot space: Perodua Bezza 508 litres; Proton Iriz 215 litres
- Safety: Perodua Bezza 2 airbags and 4-star ASEAN NCAP; Proton Iriz 4 airbags and 5-star ASEAN NCAP
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 34,580✓ | RM 42,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | A-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 998 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 67 hp | 94 hp✓ |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 120 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,150 mm | 3,945 mm |
| Width | 1,620 mm | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,554 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,455 mm | 2,555 mm |
| Boot space | 508 L✓ | 215 L |
| Fuel tank | 36 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 4✓ |
| ASEAN NCAP | 4★ | 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.
Bezza
- Much larger 508-litre boot
- Lower RM20 annual road tax
- Rated at 4.4 L/100 km
- Only 67 hp and 91 Nm
- Manual gearbox only here
- 2 airbags versus the Iriz’s 4
Iriz
- Stronger 94 hp and 120 Nm output
- CVT automatic gearbox
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Smaller 215-litre boot
- Higher RM70 annual road tax
- No fuel economy figure here
Bezza vs Iriz FAQ
Is the Perodua Bezza or Proton Iriz better?
The Bezza is better for price, boot space and stated fuel economy. The Iriz is better for power, automatic driving and safety, with 4 airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP score.
What is the price difference?
The Proton Iriz costs RM8,220 more than the Perodua Bezza.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Perodua Bezza has the bigger boot by a large margin: 508 litres against the Proton Iriz’s 215 litres.