Perodua Bezza vs Proton Persona
Verdict
At RM34,580 versus RM47,800, the Perodua Bezza is the budget play by RM13,220, and its 4.4 L/100 km rating plus RM20 road tax keep the numbers friendly. The Proton Persona answers with a much stronger 1.6 litre engine, 107 hp and 150 Nm, a CVT automatic and a larger B-segment body. Boot space is almost a dead heat, 508 litres against 510 litres. Safety tilts Proton’s way, with four airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP score to the Bezza’s two airbags and 4-star result.
Pick the Perodua Bezza if purchase price, stated fuel economy and RM20 road tax matter more than power, size and safety kit.
Pick the Proton Persona if you want the bigger, stronger sedan, with 107 hp, 150 Nm, CVT automatic, four airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP result.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Bezza RM34,580; Proton Persona RM47,800
- Engine output: Bezza 998 cc, 67 hp, 91 Nm; Persona 1,597 cc, 107 hp, 150 Nm
- Transmission: Bezza manual; Persona CVT automatic
- Size: Bezza 4,150 mm long, 1,620 mm wide; Persona 4,366 mm long, 1,722 mm wide
- Boot space: Bezza 508 litres; Persona 510 litres
- Safety: Bezza 2 airbags, 4-star ASEAN NCAP; Persona 4 airbags, 5-star ASEAN NCAP
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 34,580✓ | RM 47,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | A-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 998 cc | 1,597 cc |
| Power | 67 hp | 107 hp✓ |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 150 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 | 4,366 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 | 510 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 90 |
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
- RM13,220 cheaper to buy
- Rated at 4.4 L/100 km
- RM20 annual road tax
- Only 67 hp and 91 Nm
- Two airbags only
- Manual gearbox may not suit city commuters
Persona
- Stronger 107 hp, 150 Nm engine
- CVT automatic gearbox
- Four airbags and 5-star ASEAN NCAP
- Costs RM13,220 more
- RM90 annual road tax
- No stated fuel economy figure
Bezza vs Persona FAQ
Is the Perodua Bezza or Proton Persona better?
The Proton Persona is the stronger all-round sedan on size, power and safety. The Perodua Bezza is better if price and running costs are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Proton Persona costs RM13,220 more than the Perodua Bezza.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Proton Persona is only just ahead, with 510 litres against the Perodua Bezza’s 508 litres. In daily use, boot space is effectively very close.