Perodua Traz vs Toyota Yaris
Verdict
The Perodua Traz costs RM76,100 against the Toyota Yaris at RM88,000, so the RM11,900 gap is not small. For that money, the Traz gives Malaysian family buyers an SUV body, a longer 2,620 mm wheelbase and a much bigger 471-litre boot. The Yaris counters with 150 Nm versus 138 Nm, seven airbags versus six and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. Mechanically, they are close: both use a 1,496 cc petrol engine, CVT automatic and front-wheel drive.
Pick the Perodua Traz if you want more cabin and boot space for less money, and an SUV shape matters more than the Yaris’ extra safety rating and torque.
Pick the Toyota Yaris if you prefer a lower hatchback with more torque, seven airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Traz RM76,100; Toyota Yaris RM88,000
- Body style: Perodua Traz SUV; Toyota Yaris hatchback
- Torque: Perodua Traz 138 Nm; Toyota Yaris 150 Nm
- Boot space: Perodua Traz 471 litres; Toyota Yaris 286 litres
- Size: Perodua Traz 4,310 mm long and 1,655 mm tall; Toyota Yaris 4,140 mm long and 1,475 mm tall
- Safety: Perodua Traz 6 airbags and no ASEAN NCAP score; Toyota Yaris 7 airbags and 5-star ASEAN NCAP
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 76,100✓ | RM 88,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 105 hp | 105 hp |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 150 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Boot space | 471 L✓ | 286 L |
| Fuel tank | 42 L | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | 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.
Traz
- Much larger 471-litre boot
- Longer 2,620 mm wheelbase
- Lower purchase price
- Less torque at 138 Nm
- No ASEAN NCAP score
- One fewer airbag than the Yaris
Yaris
- Higher 150 Nm torque figure
- Seven airbags
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Smaller 286-litre boot
- Shorter 2,550 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM11,900 more
Traz vs Yaris FAQ
Is the Perodua Traz or Toyota Yaris better?
The Perodua Traz is better for space and price. The Toyota Yaris is better for safety credentials and torque, with seven airbags, a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and 150 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Yaris costs RM11,900 more than the Perodua Traz.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The Perodua Traz has the bigger boot by a wide margin: 471 litres versus 286 litres in the Toyota Yaris.