Verdict
At RM62,500 each, this is not a price-led choice. The Alza is the family tool: it carries seven, stretches to a 2,750 mm wheelbase and has rear air-con, but its 137-litre boot is limited with all seats in use. The Ativa is 360 mm shorter and 125 kg lighter, with a much more useful 369-litre boot for five. Its 1.0 litre turbo also makes 140 Nm from 2,400 rpm, against the Alza’s 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm. Pick space for people or space for luggage.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you need seven seats, rear air-con and a longer 2,750 mm wheelbase for regular family duties.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if five seats are enough and you want a 369-litre boot, 140 Nm from 2,400 rpm and lower RM20 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Seats: Alza 7; Ativa 5
- Boot space: Alza 137 litres; Ativa 369 litres
- Length: Alza 4,425 mm; Ativa 4,065 mm
- Wheelbase: Alza 2,750 mm; Ativa 2,525 mm
- Annual road tax: Alza RM120; Ativa RM20
- Torque: Alza 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm; Ativa 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm
Alza
- Seven seats with 7 three-point seat belts
- Rear vents with an adjustable blower
- Steering reach adjustment and remote boot release
- 137-litre boot is 232 litres smaller
- RM120 annual road tax is RM100 higher
- 1,145 kg kerb weight is 125 kg heavier
Ativa
- 369-litre boot for a five-seat SUV
- 140 Nm arrives at 2,400 rpm
- LED DRLs, front foglamps and rear foglamps
- Only five seats, versus the Alza’s seven
- No rear air-con vents
- No steering telescopic adjustment or remote boot release
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500 | RM62,500 |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM20✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged and Intercooled with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 996 cc |
| Horsepower | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 97 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm | 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm | 71 mm × 83.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | D-CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km | 5.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,065 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,710 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Weight | 1,145 kg | 1,020 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 137 litres | 369 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/65R15 | 205/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/65R15 | 205/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 15" | Full Size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and Second Row Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam | LED Reflectors with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory | Manual Air-con (Digital Controls with Memory Function) |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up/Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| 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.
Used Alza & Ativa for sale
Alza vs Ativa FAQ
Is the Perodua Alza or Perodua Ativa better?
The Alza is better for carrying up to seven people and has rear air-con. The Ativa is better if you carry five or fewer, as its 369-litre boot is far larger than the Alza’s 137 litres and its road tax is lower.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference: both cost RM62,500. The decision comes down to the Alza’s extra two seats and rear air-con versus the Ativa’s larger boot, turbo torque and RM20 annual road tax.
Which has the bigger boot, the Perodua Alza or Ativa?
The Ativa has the bigger quoted boot at 369 litres, compared with 137 litres for the Alza. The Alza trades that luggage space for its third-row seating and seven-seat capacity.
