Verdict
The RM62,500 Alza costs RM7,499 less than the RM69,999 QV-E, seats seven rather than five and brings rear air-con plus a full-size spare: clear advantages for a Malaysian family. But the QV-E’s 201 hp, 285 Nm motor and 370 km range make it the quicker, more technology-led choice, with adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera. Its RM215 monthly battery rental for nine years changes the running-cost calculation. Choose the Alza for people-moving; choose the QV-E for five-seat EV driving and driver assistance.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you need seven seats, rear air-con and a full-size spare while keeping the upfront cost lower.
Pick the Perodua QV-E if five seats are enough and you want 201 hp EV performance, 370 km range and adaptive cruise control.
Key differences
- Price: Alza RM62,500; QV-E RM69,999.
- Seats: Alza 7; QV-E 5.
- Boot space: Alza 137 litres; QV-E 320 litres.
- Length: Alza 4,425 mm; QV-E 4,170 mm.
- Wheelbase: Alza 2,750 mm; QV-E 2,680 mm.
- Kerb weight: Alza 1,145 kg; QV-E 1,600 kg.
Alza
- Seven seats and a 2,750 mm wheelbase.
- Rear air-con vents and a full-size 15-inch spare.
- Lower RM120 annual road tax.
- Only 105 hp and 138 Nm against the QV-E’s 201 hp and 285 Nm.
- 137-litre boot is far smaller than the QV-E’s 320 litres.
- No blind-spot system, adaptive cruise control or 360-degree camera.
QV-E
- 201 hp, 285 Nm motor with a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 52.5 kWh battery and 370 km range, plus 60 kW DC charging.
- Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera.
- Five seats versus the Alza’s seven.
- RM215 monthly battery rental for nine years.
- No rear air-con and no full-size spare tyre.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500✓ | RM69,999 |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM160 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 285 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 52.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 370 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | — | 165 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,170 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,502 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Weight | 1,145 kg | 1,600 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 137 litres | 320 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/65R15 | 215/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/65R15 | 215/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 15" | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Atlas A3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | RM215 a month for BaaS battery rental (inclusive of tax, and for nine years) |
| 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats. |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) 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 | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam | LED Projectors with LED Light Bar |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with LED Light Bar |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| 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 with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 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 | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 6 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 & QV-E for sale
Alza vs QV-E FAQ
Is the Perodua Alza or Perodua QV-E better?
The Alza is better for carrying up to seven people and adds rear air-con. The QV-E is better for a five-seat household wanting EV driving, 201 hp, 370 km range and more driver-assistance equipment.
What is the price difference?
The QV-E costs RM7,499 more upfront. It also has a RM215 monthly battery rental, inclusive of tax, for nine years.
Which has the bigger boot?
The QV-E has the bigger boot at 320 litres, versus 137 litres in the Alza. The Alza trades luggage capacity for its third-row seating and seven-seat layout.
