Perodua Bezza 1.3 X vs 1.3 Advance
Verdict
The Bezza 1.3 X is RM43,980, while the Bezza 1.3 Advance is RM49,980. Both are the same sedan underneath: 1,329 cc petrol engine, 94 hp, 121 Nm, conventional automatic, front-wheel drive, 4.5 L/100 km and a 508-litre boot. The RM6,000 gap buys you the safety case: Advance gets AEB and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating against the X’s no AEB and 4 stars. If the budget stretches, that is the upgrade that matters; if not, the X loses little in day-to-day running.
Pick the Perodua Bezza 1.3 X if you want the same 94 hp drivetrain, 508-litre boot and RM70 yearly road tax for less money.
Pick the Perodua Bezza 1.3 Advance if AEB and the 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating are worth the extra spend to you.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Bezza 1.3 X RM43,980; Perodua Bezza 1.3 Advance RM49,980
- ASEAN NCAP: Perodua Bezza 1.3 X 4★; Perodua Bezza 1.3 Advance 5★
- Auto emergency braking: Perodua Bezza 1.3 X not fitted; Perodua Bezza 1.3 Advance fitted
- Engine output: Perodua Bezza 1.3 X 94 hp and 121 Nm; Perodua Bezza 1.3 Advance 94 hp and 121 Nm
- Fuel economy: Perodua Bezza 1.3 X 4.5 L/100 km; Perodua Bezza 1.3 Advance 4.5 L/100 km
- Boot space: Perodua Bezza 1.3 X 508 L; Perodua Bezza 1.3 Advance 508 L
1.3 X
- Lower purchase price
- Same 1.3 litre output as the Advance
- Same 508-litre boot
- No auto emergency braking
- Lower 4-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Still only 2 airbags
1.3 Advance
- Gets auto emergency braking
- Higher 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Same fuel economy as the X
- Costs RM6,000 more
- No extra power over the X
- Still only 2 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 43,980✓ | RM 49,980 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | A-Segment | A-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,329 cc | 1,329 cc |
| Power | 94 hp | 94 hp |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,150 mm | 4,150 mm |
| Width | 1,620 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,455 mm | 2,455 mm |
| Boot space | 508 L | 508 L |
| Fuel tank | 36 L | 36 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 4★ | 5★✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70 | 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.
1.3 X vs 1.3 Advance FAQ
Is the Perodua Bezza 1.3 X or Perodua Bezza 1.3 Advance better?
The Perodua Bezza 1.3 Advance is better on safety because it gets AEB and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. Mechanically, it is no quicker or more economical than the Perodua Bezza 1.3 X.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Bezza 1.3 Advance costs RM6,000 more than the Perodua Bezza 1.3 X.
Do the Perodua Bezza 1.3 X and Perodua Bezza 1.3 Advance drive differently?
On paper, no. Both use a 1,329 cc petrol engine with 94 hp and 121 Nm, a conventional automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.