Verdict
The 20N Tech Update is the lower-cost route at RM41,292, saving RM5,208 against the RM46,500 51A. Its five-speed manual, 955 kg kerb weight and identical 94 hp/121 Nm 1.3-litre petrol engine make it the simpler choice. The 51A earns its extra outlay with a D-CVT, a 4.5 L/100 km rated figure versus 4.9 L/100 km, plus auto start-stop and hill-start assist. Both retain a 277-litre boot, 36-litre tank and four airbags, so the decision is chiefly manual value against automatic-day-to-day ease.
Pick the 20N Tech Update if you want to save RM5,208 and prefer a five-speed manual.
Pick the 51A if you want the D-CVT automatic, lower 4.5 L/100 km rated consumption and hill-start assist.
Key differences
- Price: 20N Tech Update RM41,292; 51A RM46,500.
- Transmission: 20N Tech Update five-speed manual; 51A D-CVT automatic.
- Rated economy: 20N Tech Update 4.9 L/100 km; 51A 4.5 L/100 km.
- Weight: 20N Tech Update 955 kg; 51A 985 kg.
- Doors: 20N Tech Update 4; 51A 5.
- Power sockets: 20N Tech Update one front socket; 51A one front socket plus one front USB.
D20N Tech Update
- RM5,208 cheaper.
- Five-speed manual transmission.
- 30 kg lighter at 955 kg.
- Rated consumption is 4.9 L/100 km versus 4.5 L/100 km.
- No auto start-stop or hill-start assist.
- Four doors versus five.
D51A
- D-CVT automatic transmission.
- 4.5 L/100 km rated economy.
- Gets auto start-stop, hill-start assist and a front USB port.
- Costs RM5,208 more.
- 30 kg heavier at 985 kg.
What the D51A has over the D20N Tech Update
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM41,292✓ | RM46,500 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70 | RM70 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM420/mo✓ | RM475/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM1,321✓ | RM1,457 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM1,950 | RM1,791✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM9.75 | RM8.96✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM16,708 | RM16,589✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,329 cc | 1,329 cc |
| Horsepower | 94 hp at 6,000 rpm | 94 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 121 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 121 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.5 mm × 80.6 mm | 72.5 mm × 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | D-CVT |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | —✓ | 11.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 4.9 L/100 km | 4.5 L/100 km✓ |
| 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 |
| Weight | 955 kg | 985 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 277 litres | 277 litres |
| Front Tyre | 175/65R14 | 175/65R14 |
| Rear Tyre | 175/65R14 | 175/65R14 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 22 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 16 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | — | 12 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 14" 7-spoke Alloy | 14" 7-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 14" 7-spoke Alloy | 14" 7-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For all seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Anti-snatch handbag hook | Without Perodua Smart Drive Assist (no ASA 3.0, Lane Departure Warning/Prevention or Auto High Beam); Traction Control (TRC), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding (with fixed headrests) | 60:40 Split-folding with Fixed Headrests |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (digital controls with memory function) | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio USB player with 4 speakers | Radio/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up/Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Acoustic Glass Windscreen, Anti-snatch Handbag Hook |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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D20N Tech Update vs D51A FAQ
Is the Perodua Myvi D20N Tech Update or Perodua Myvi D51A better?
The 51A is better for automatic commuting, with its D-CVT, hill-start assist and 4.5 L/100 km rated economy. The 20N Tech Update is the better buy for drivers who want a manual and a RM5,208 lower entry price.
What is the price difference?
The 20N Tech Update costs RM41,292 and the 51A costs RM46,500, a difference of RM5,208.
Do they use the same engine?
Yes. Both use a 1,329 cc naturally aspirated 16-valve DOHC inline-four producing 94 hp at 6,000 rpm and 121 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The key mechanical difference is the 20N Tech Update's five-speed manual against the 51A's D-CVT.