Verdict
Pada RM34,580 berbanding RM38,990, Perodua Bezza is the cheaper way into a five-seat sedan and gives you a huge 508-litre boot plus a rated 4.4 L/100 km. Proton Saga answers with a far stronger 118 hp and 150 Nm 1.5-litre, against the Bezza’s 67 hp and 91 Nm 1.0-litre, as well as a four-speed automatic. The Saga also gets stability control and a reversing camera, but its 420-litre boot is smaller and annual road tax is RM90 rather than RM20.
Pick the Perodua Bezza if low purchase cost, 4.4 L/100 km rated consumption and a 508-litre boot matter more than automatic convenience and power.
Pick the Proton Saga if you want 118 hp, 150 Nm, a four-speed automatic, stability control and a reversing camera.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Bezza RM34,580; Proton Saga RM38,990.
- Engine output: Perodua Bezza 67 hp and 91 Nm from 998 cc; Proton Saga 118 hp and 150 Nm from 1,499 cc.
- Transmission: Perodua Bezza five-speed manual; Proton Saga four-speed conventional automatic.
- Boot space: Perodua Bezza 508 litres; Proton Saga 420 litres.
- Safety equipment: Perodua Bezza has forward collision warning but no stability control; Proton Saga has stability control but no forward collision warning.
- Annual road tax: Perodua Bezza RM20; Proton Saga RM90.
Bezza
- 508-litre boot, 88 litres more than the Saga.
- Rated fuel consumption of 4.4 L/100 km.
- Forward collision warning and front parking sensors.
- No stability control; the Saga has it.
- Five-speed manual instead of the Saga’s four-speed automatic.
- No reversing camera; the Saga includes one.
Saga
- 118 hp and 150 Nm, versus the Bezza’s 67 hp and 91 Nm.
- Four-speed automatic, stability control and hill-start assist.
- Reversing camera, keyless push-button start and tilt-adjustable steering.
- 420-litre boot is 88 litres smaller than the Bezza’s.
- Costs RM4,410 more and annual road tax is RM70 higher.
- Space-saver spare tyre, where the Bezza gets a full-size 14-inch spare.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM34,580✓ | RM38,990 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | A-Segment | A-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Atkinson Cycle |
| Capacity | 998 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 67 hp | 118 hp✓ |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 150 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 71 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | 4-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 5 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 4.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,150 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,620 mm | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,525 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,455 mm | 2,465 mm |
| Weight | 930 kg | 1,055 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 508 litres✓ | 420 litres |
| Front Tyre | 175/65R14 | 175/65R14 |
| Rear Tyre | 175/65R14 | 175/65R14 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 14" | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | Atlas AS380 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 14" Alloy | 14" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 14" Alloy | 14" Alloy |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Solar and Security Window Film | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable, Driver's seat height adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Foldable Backrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Two Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down | Four Windows |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | USB Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM20✓ | RM90 |
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 Saga FAQ
Is the Perodua Bezza or Proton Saga better?
The Saga is better for power, automatic driving and stability control, with 118 hp and 150 Nm. The Bezza is better for lower outlay, rated 4.4 L/100 km fuel use and its larger 508-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Proton Saga costs RM4,410 more than the Perodua Bezza. Its annual road tax is also RM90, compared with RM20 for the Bezza.
Which has the better safety equipment?
The Saga has stability control, hill-start assist and a reversing camera. The Bezza instead has forward collision warning and front parking sensors. Both have two airbags, ABS/EBD and ISOFIX on the two outer rear seats.