Verdict
The Perodua Ativa is the cheaper, lighter choice, with a 1,020 kg kerb weight, RM20 annual road tax and a rated 5.3 L/100 km. Its 140 Nm arrives at 2,400 rpm, well before the Traz’s 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm. But the RM13,600 gap buys the Traz a 2,620 mm wheelbase, 471-litre boot and rear air-con vents, against 2,525 mm, 369 litres and no rear vents in the Ativa. For a Malaysian family carrying passengers and luggage, that extra room is tangible.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if lower purchase and road-tax costs, rated fuel economy and earlier peak torque matter more than cabin space and equipment.
Pick the Perodua Traz if you need the 471-litre boot, 95 mm longer wheelbase and a substantially fuller convenience kit for family use.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Ativa RM62,500; Perodua Traz RM76,100.
- Engine output: Ativa 97 hp and 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm; Traz 105 hp and 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm.
- Dimensions: Ativa 4,065 mm long with a 2,525 mm wheelbase; Traz 4,310 mm long with a 2,620 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Ativa 369 litres; Traz 471 litres.
- Wheels and tyres: Ativa 16-inch alloys with 205/60R16 tyres; Traz 17-inch dual-tone alloys with 215/60R17 tyres.
- Road tax: Ativa RM20 per year; Traz RM120 per year.
Ativa
- RM13,600 lower entry price.
- Rated fuel economy of 5.3 L/100 km.
- 140 Nm arrives at 2,400 rpm.
- 369-litre boot is 102 litres smaller than the Traz’s.
- No rear air-con vents, reverse camera or front parking sensors.
- Four-speaker audio lacks the Traz’s 9.0-inch touchscreen and six speakers.
Traz
- 471-litre boot and 2,620 mm wheelbase.
- Rear air-con vents, two rear USB ports and rear cup holders.
- Gets blind spot information, a reverse camera and front parking sensors.
- Costs RM13,600 more than the Ativa.
- RM120 annual road tax is RM100 higher.
- Peak torque is 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm, versus the Ativa’s 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500✓ | RM76,100 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM20✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged and Intercooled with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 996 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 97 hp at 6,000 rpm | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm✓ | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 71 mm × 83.9 mm | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,065 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,020 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 369 litres | 471 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/60R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/60R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 16" Alloy | Full Size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Dual-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Dual-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, 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 | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Automatic High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (Digital Controls with Memory Function) | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smart Link, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up/Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Electronic |
| 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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Ativa vs Traz FAQ
Is the Perodua Ativa or Perodua Traz better?
The Traz is better for family space and equipment, with a 471-litre boot, rear air-con vents and a reverse camera. The Ativa is the better cost-conscious choice, with lower road tax, a rated 5.3 L/100 km and earlier peak torque.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Traz costs RM13,600 more than the Perodua Ativa. The extra money brings a larger body, a 102-litre bigger boot, 17-inch wheels, rear air-con vents and more parking and infotainment equipment.
Which has more luggage room?
The Perodua Traz has the larger boot at 471 litres, compared with 369 litres in the Perodua Ativa. That is a 102-litre advantage for prams, shopping or holiday bags.
