Verdict
The Bingo has a 46% bigger boot, the Aruz is 34% more powerful, while the Bingo is about 7% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM72,900 | RM67,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| 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 | — |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 101 hp | — |
| Torque | 133 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 72 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 67 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 273 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 50 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4 Speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 3,950 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,708 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Weight | 1,300 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 213 litres | 395 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001A | Linglong Green-Max HP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle with Coil Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 Front Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtains |
| 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 | 4 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (digital controls with memory function) | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Last Row | 1 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 3 Front, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto-down Function |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| 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 |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/120,000 km Battery Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Drive Motor Warranty |
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.
