Verdict
The RM28,600 gap separates two very different jobs. The Perodua Alza brings seven seats, 105 hp and 138 Nm, plus six airbags and ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking; it is the family-hauling choice, despite its 137-litre boot with all rows in use. The Perodua Axia costs far less, weighs 865 kg and is 665 mm shorter, while its 265-litre boot is more useful for a five-seat hatchback. But its 67 hp, two airbags and absence of autonomous braking make it the strictly budget-led option.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you need seven seats, substantially stronger 105 hp performance and its six-airbag, ASA 3.0 safety package.
Pick the Perodua Axia if a RM33,900 entry price, RM20 annual road tax and compact five-seat hatchback dimensions matter more than passenger capacity and active safety.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Alza RM62,500; Perodua Axia RM33,900.
- Power and torque: Perodua Alza 105 hp and 138 Nm; Perodua Axia 67 hp and 91 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: Perodua Alza 7 seats and 137 litres; Perodua Axia 5 seats and 265 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: Perodua Alza 4,425 mm and 2,750 mm; Perodua Axia 3,760 mm and 2,525 mm.
- Safety: Perodua Alza has 6 airbags and ASA 3.0 braking; Perodua Axia has 2 airbags and no autonomous braking system.
- Annual road tax: Perodua Alza RM120; Perodua Axia RM20.
Alza
- Seven seats with sliding, reclining and split-folding rear rows.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm from a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine.
- Six airbags, ASA 3.0 braking and steering correction lane-keeping assist.
- RM28,600 more expensive.
- 137-litre boot is smaller than the Axia's 265 litres.
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM20.
Axia
- RM33,900 price and RM20 annual road tax.
- 665 mm shorter and 75 mm narrower than the Alza.
- 265-litre boot is larger than the Alza's quoted capacity.
- Only five seats versus the Alza's seven.
- 67 hp and 91 Nm trail the Alza's 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Two airbags and no autonomous braking system, where the Alza has six airbags and ASA 3.0.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500 | RM33,900✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | A-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, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 998 cc |
| Horsepower | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 67 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm✓ | 91 Nm at 4,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm | 71 mm × 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 11 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | D-CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km✓ | 25.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 3,760 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Weight | 1,145 kg | 865 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 137 litres | 265 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/65R15 | 175/65R14 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/65R15 | 175/65R14 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 15" | Full Size 14" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 14" 8-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 14" 8-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 2 (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 | 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 | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and Second Row Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Bulb |
| 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 | Foldable Backrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row | 1 Front |
| 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 Two Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| 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.
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Alza vs Axia FAQ
Is the Perodua Alza or Perodua Axia better?
The Alza is better for families: it has seven seats, 105 hp, six airbags and ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking. The Axia is the better low-cost choice if five seats are enough and compact dimensions suit your use.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Alza costs RM28,600 more than the Perodua Axia. That gap buys two extra seats, 38 hp, 47 Nm, four extra airbags and autonomous emergency braking.
Which has the more useful boot?
The Axia has the larger quoted boot at 265 litres, against 137 litres for the Alza. The Alza trades luggage space for its third-row seating and seven-seat capacity.
