Verdict
The RM6,400 dearer Aruz is the one for buyers who genuinely need seven seats: its 2,685 mm wheelbase is 160 mm longer than the Ativa’s, and it adds rear air-con vents with a blower. The Ativa is the sharper everyday proposition for five, costing RM62,500, returning a rated 5.3 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km, and bringing autonomous braking with pedestrian detection plus steering correction. Its 369-litre boot also beats the Aruz’s 213 litres. Choose seating capacity, not badge or segment, here.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if you need seven seats, rear air-con with a blower and a 45-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if five seats are enough and you want RM6,400 back, lower rated consumption and active safety assistance.
Key differences
- Price: Aruz RM68,900; Ativa RM62,500.
- Seating and boot space: Aruz 7 seats and 213 litres; Ativa 5 seats and 369 litres.
- Rated fuel economy: Aruz 6.4 L/100 km; Ativa 5.3 L/100 km.
- Dimensions: Aruz 4,435 mm long with a 2,685 mm wheelbase; Ativa 4,065 mm and 2,525 mm.
- Torque and drivetrain: Aruz 133 Nm at 4,200 rpm with rear-wheel drive; Ativa 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm with front-wheel drive.
- Safety assistance: Aruz has no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; Ativa has pedestrian-detecting autonomous braking and steering correction.
Aruz
- Seven seats with seven three-point seat belts.
- Rear air-con vents with blower.
- Reverse camera and front parking sensors.
- Rated consumption is 6.4 L/100 km versus the Ativa’s 5.3 L/100 km.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assistance.
- 213-litre boot is smaller than the Ativa’s 369 litres.
Ativa
- RM6,400 lower purchase price.
- 5.3 L/100 km rated fuel economy and 140 Nm from 2,400 rpm.
- Autonomous braking with pedestrian detection, collision warning and steering correction.
- Five seats versus the Aruz’s seven.
- No rear air-con vents with blower.
- No reverse camera or front parking sensors.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM68,900 | RM62,500✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM20✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 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 | 101 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 97 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 133 Nm at 4,200 rpm | 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72 mm × 91.8 mm | 71 mm × 83.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4 Speed Automatic | D-CVT |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | 5.3 L/100 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,065 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,710 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,020 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 213 litres | 369 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Full Size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001A | Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle with Coil Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| 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 | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | 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 Adjustable | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (digital controls with memory function) | Manual Air-con (Digital Controls with Memory Function) |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Last Row | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 3 Front, 2 Last Row | 2 Front |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 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 | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Automatic Door-Lock Past 20 km/h | — |
| 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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Aruz vs Ativa FAQ
Is the Perodua Aruz or Perodua Ativa better?
The Ativa is better for a five-seat daily driver, with 5.3 L/100 km rated consumption, a 369-litre boot and autonomous braking. The Aruz is better only when seven seats and rear air-con with a blower are regular requirements.
What is the price difference?
The Aruz costs RM68,900 and the Ativa RM62,500, so the Aruz is RM6,400 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space, the Perodua Aruz or Perodua Ativa?
The five-seat Ativa has the larger quoted boot at 369 litres. The seven-seat Aruz quotes 213 litres, but its extra two seats are the reason to choose it when passenger capacity matters.
