Verdict
The RM4,788-cheaper Perodua Traz is the stronger five-seat family buy: its 105 hp and 138 Nm edge the Avanza’s 103 hp and 136 Nm, while six airbags, ASA 3.0 braking and lane-keeping steering correction address a major safety gap. Its 471-litre boot, 17-inch wheels and 9.0-inch touchscreen also make daily use easier. The Toyota Avanza counters with seven seats, a 2,655 mm wheelbase and a 45-litre tank, so it remains the choice when carrying more people matters more than driver assistance and cabin tech.
Pick the Perodua Traz if five seats are enough and you want six airbags, ASA 3.0 braking, a 471-litre boot and a 9.0-inch CarPlay/Android Auto screen for less money.
Pick the Toyota Avanza if you need seven seats, its longer 2,655 mm wheelbase and a 45-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Traz RM76,100; Toyota Avanza RM80,888.
- Seating: Perodua Traz 5 seats; Toyota Avanza 7 seats.
- Power and torque: Perodua Traz 105 hp and 138 Nm; Toyota Avanza 103 hp and 136 Nm.
- Safety airbags: Perodua Traz 6 airbags; Toyota Avanza 2 airbags.
- Wheelbase: Perodua Traz 2,620 mm; Toyota Avanza 2,655 mm.
- Wheels and tyres: Perodua Traz 17-inch wheels with 215/60R17 tyres; Toyota Avanza 15-inch wheels with 185/65R15 tyres.
Traz
- RM4,788 lower purchase price
- Six airbags, ASA 3.0 braking and lane-keeping steering correction
- 471-litre boot and 9.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Five seats versus the Avanza's seven
- 42-litre fuel tank versus 45 litres
- 2,620 mm wheelbase is 35 mm shorter
Avanza
- Seven seats with seven three-point seat belts
- 2,655 mm wheelbase and 45-litre fuel tank
- 50:50 sliding and split-folding middle row plus split-folding last row
- Only two airbags versus the Traz's six
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot information system or reverse camera
- Radio CD/MP3 player with four speakers versus the Traz's 9.0-inch touchscreen and six speakers
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM76,100✓ | RM80,888 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 105 hp✓ | 103 hp |
| Torque | 138 Nm✓ | 136 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 72.5 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,190 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,145 kg | 1,155 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 42 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 471 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 185/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 185/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 16" Steel | Full-size 15" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes CR1 | Dunlop Enasave EC300+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Live Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 17" Dual-tone Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Dual-tone Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Sliding and Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smart Link, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | LCD Instrument Cluster Display |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| 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.
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Traz vs Avanza FAQ
Is the Perodua Traz or Toyota Avanza better?
The Traz is better for a five-seat household because it costs less, has slightly more power and torque, and brings substantially stronger safety and infotainment equipment. Choose the Avanza only if its two extra seats are essential.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Avanza costs RM4,788 more than the Perodua Traz.
Which has more practical passenger space?
The Toyota Avanza is the more suitable people carrier: it has seven seats, a 2,655 mm wheelbase and a sliding, split-folding middle row. The Traz has five seats but provides a quoted 471-litre boot.