Verdict
The RM10,400 dearer Aruz is the practical choice only if seven seats are non-negotiable: it has a 2,685 mm wheelbase, third row and rear air-con vents, but its 213-litre boot is much smaller with all seats in use. The Ativa is RM62,500, returns a rated 5.3 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km and costs RM20 a year in road tax versus RM120. It also brings autonomous braking with pedestrian detection and lane steering correction. For a five-seat Malaysian household, the Ativa’s 369-litre boot and lower running costs make more sense.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if you need seven seats, rear air-con vents and a reversing camera for regular family loads.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if five seats suffice and you want to save RM10,400 while getting a larger 369-litre boot, better rated economy and active safety aids.
Key differences
- Price: Aruz RM72,900; Ativa RM62,500.
- Seating and boot: 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.
- Engine output: Aruz 101 hp and 133 Nm; Ativa 97 hp and 140 Nm.
- Dimensions: Aruz 4,435 mm long with a 2,685 mm wheelbase; Ativa 4,065 mm long with a 2,525 mm wheelbase.
- Safety assistance: Aruz has no autonomous braking or lane-keep assistance; Ativa has pedestrian-detecting autonomous braking and lane steering correction.
Aruz
- Seven seats with a one-touch tumble middle row
- Rear air-con vents with blower
- Reversing camera, front parking sensors and six speakers
- Costs RM10,400 more
- Rated at 6.4 L/100 km versus the Ativa’s 5.3 L/100 km
- 213-litre boot is 156 litres smaller than the Ativa’s
Ativa
- RM10,400 lower purchase price
- 369-litre boot and rated 5.3 L/100 km economy
- Autonomous braking with pedestrian detection and lane steering correction
- Only five seats versus the Aruz’s seven
- No rear air-con vents
- No reversing camera or front parking sensors
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM72,900 | 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✓ | 97 hp |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 140 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 72 mm | 71 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 most five-seat households because it costs less, uses less fuel on its rated figure, has a larger boot and adds autonomous braking. Choose the Aruz when seven seats and rear air-con matter more than those gains.
What is the price difference?
The Aruz costs RM72,900 and the Ativa costs RM62,500, so the Aruz is RM10,400 more expensive.
Which is better for carrying people and luggage?
The Aruz carries seven people, with a 60:40 split middle row and 50:50 split third row. The Ativa carries five, but has the bigger quoted boot at 369 litres versus 213 litres in the Aruz.
