Perodua Myvi 1.3 G vs 1.5 X
Verdict
This is a Myvi-vs-Myvi call, so the basics stay close. Both are five-seat CKD B-segment hatchbacks with CVT automatic drive to the front wheels. Boot space is 277 litres in both. Each also gets four airbags, AEB and a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating. The decision is the RM2,400 jump. The 1.5 X’s 1,496 cc engine makes 102 hp and 136 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 10.2 seconds; the 1.3 G has 1,329 cc, 94 hp and 121 Nm, and needs 11.5 seconds. The 1.3 G is thriftier at 4.5 L/100 km versus 4.7, but we'd take the 1.5 X.
Pick the Perodua Myvi 1.3 G if lower purchase price and 4.5 L/100 km fuel use matter more than the 1.5 X’s quicker 10.2-second sprint.
Pick the Perodua Myvi 1.5 X if the RM2,400 extra is acceptable for 102 hp, 136 Nm and a 10.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: RM48,500 for the 1.3 G; RM50,900 for the 1.5 X
- Engine: 1,329 cc in the 1.3 G; 1,496 cc in the 1.5 X
- Power/torque: 94 hp/121 Nm in the 1.3 G; 102 hp/136 Nm in the 1.5 X
- 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds in the 1.3 G; 10.2 seconds in the 1.5 X
- Fuel economy: 4.5 L/100 km in the 1.3 G; 4.7 L/100 km in the 1.5 X
- Road tax: RM70 a year for the 1.3 G; RM90 a year for the 1.5 X
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 48,500✓ | RM 50,900 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,329 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 94 hp | 102 hp✓ |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 136 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s | 10.2 s✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 L/100km✓ | 4.7 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,895 mm | 3,895 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,500 mm |
| Boot space | 277 L | 277 L |
| Fuel tank | 36 L | 36 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 4 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | 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.
1.3 G
- RM2,400 cheaper to buy
- Lower 4.5 L/100 km fuel use
- Same 277-litre boot as the 1.5 X
- Slower 11.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Less output at 94 hp and 121 Nm
- Smaller 1,329 cc engine
1.5 X
- Quicker 10.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- More output at 102 hp and 136 Nm
- Only 0.2 L/100 km thirstier than the 1.3 G
- Higher RM50,900 price
- Road tax rises to RM90 a year
- Fuel economy slips to 4.7 L/100 km
1.3 G vs 1.5 X FAQ
Is the Perodua Myvi 1.3 G or Perodua Myvi 1.5 X better?
The Perodua Myvi 1.5 X is better if the budget allows. It is 1.3 seconds quicker to 100 km/h and has 102 hp/136 Nm, while the 1.3 G keeps the same space and safety basics for less money.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Myvi 1.5 X costs RM50,900, while the Perodua Myvi 1.3 G costs RM48,500. The difference is RM2,400, before considering the 1.5 X’s RM90 annual road tax versus RM70 for the 1.3 G.
Are the safety and space differences significant?
No. Both have five seats, a 277-litre boot, four airbags, AEB and a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating. The 1.5 X’s advantage is not space or the core safety score; it is performance.