Verdict
The RM4,800 step from the Ativa 1.0 X CVT to the 1.0 H CVT buys 17-inch dual-tone alloys on 205/60R17 tyres, a 9.0-inch touchscreen with Smart Link and HDMI, a reverse camera, front parking sensors, rear USB ports and a full-LCD instrument display. That is a meaningful daily-use upgrade, while both retain the same 97 hp/140 Nm 996 cc turbo three-cylinder, D-CVT and six airbags. The X counters with automatic high beam, absent on the H. For most buyers, the H’s parking and infotainment kit justifies the gap.
Pick the Perodua Ativa 1.0 X CVT if automatic high beam matters more to you than a reverse camera, front sensors and the larger touchscreen.
Pick the Perodua Ativa 1.0 H CVT if you want 17-inch wheels, a reverse camera, front parking sensors and a 9.0-inch touchscreen for RM4,800 more.
Key differences
- Price: RM62,500 (X) versus RM67,300 (H), a RM4,800 gap.
- Wheels and tyres: 16-inch alloys with 205/60R16 tyres (X) versus 17-inch dual-tone alloys with 205/60R17 tyres (H).
- Infotainment: radio/Bluetooth/USB with four speakers (X) versus 9.0-inch touchscreen with Smart Link, HDMI, Bluetooth, USB and four speakers (H).
- Parking aids: two rear sensors and no reverse camera (X) versus two front and two rear sensors plus reverse camera (H).
- Instrument display: electroluminescent analogue cluster (X) versus full-LCD monitor (H).
- Lighting and USB: automatic high beam with two front USB ports (X) versus no automatic high beam and two front plus two rear USB ports (H).
1.0 X CVT
- RM4,800 cheaper.
- Automatic high beam.
- Same 97 hp/140 Nm turbo D-CVT drivetrain and six airbags as the H.
- No reverse camera or front parking sensors.
- Smaller 16-inch wheels and no rear USB ports.
- No 9.0-inch touchscreen, Smart Link or HDMI.
1.0 H CVT
- Reverse camera plus front and rear parking sensors.
- 9.0-inch touchscreen with Smart Link and HDMI.
- 17-inch dual-tone alloys and full-LCD instrument monitor.
- Costs RM4,800 more.
- No automatic high beam.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500✓ | RM67,300 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM20 | RM20 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged and Intercooled with Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged and Intercooled with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 996 cc | 996 cc |
| Horsepower | 97 hp at 6,000 rpm | 97 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm | 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 71 mm × 83.9 mm | 71 mm × 83.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | D-CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km | 5.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,065 mm | 4,065 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,710 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Weight | 1,020 kg | 1,035 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 369 litres | 369 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/60R16 | 205/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/60R16 | 205/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 16" Alloy | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| 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 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, 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 | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Automatic High Beam | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (Digital Controls with Memory Function) | Manual Air-con (Digital Controls with Memory Function) |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smart Link, HDMI, Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up/Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up/Down |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| 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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1.0 X CVT vs 1.0 H CVT FAQ
Is the Perodua Ativa 1.0 X CVT or Perodua Ativa 1.0 H CVT better?
The Ativa 1.0 H CVT is the better-equipped choice, adding a reverse camera, front sensors, a 9.0-inch touchscreen, rear USB ports and 17-inch wheels. Choose the X if its automatic high beam matters more and you prefer to save RM4,800.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Ativa 1.0 H CVT costs RM4,800 more than the Perodua Ativa 1.0 X CVT: RM67,300 against RM62,500.
Do the X and H have different engines or safety systems?
No. Both use a 996 cc turbocharged three-cylinder producing 97 hp and 140 Nm through a D-CVT, and both have six airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control, autonomous braking with pedestrian detection and lane-keeping assist.
