Verdict
The RM4,410 price gap is decisive: the Perodua Bezza costs RM34,580, carries RM20 annual road tax and returns a rated 4.4 L/100 km, while its 508-litre boot is 88 litres larger. The Proton Saga at RM38,990 answers with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder producing 118 hp and 150 Nm, far beyond the Bezza’s 67 hp and 91 Nm, plus a four-speed automatic, stability control and a reverse camera. Choose according to use: the Bezza suits low-cost, luggage-heavy motoring; the Saga is the more powerful, better-equipped automatic.
Pick the Perodua Bezza if low purchase cost, RM20 road tax, 4.4 L/100 km rated economy and a 508-litre boot matter more than automatic convenience and power.
Pick the Proton Saga if you want 118 hp, 150 Nm, a four-speed automatic, stability control and a reverse camera.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Bezza RM34,580; Proton Saga RM38,990.
- Engine output: Perodua Bezza 67 hp and 91 Nm; Proton Saga 118 hp and 150 Nm.
- Transmission: Perodua Bezza five-speed manual; Proton Saga four-speed conventional automatic.
- Boot space: Perodua Bezza 508 litres; Proton Saga 420 litres.
- Annual road tax: Perodua Bezza RM20; Proton Saga RM90.
- Length: Perodua Bezza 4,150 mm; Proton Saga 4,390 mm.
Bezza
- RM4,410 cheaper to buy
- Rated at 4.4 L/100 km
- 508-litre boot and full-size spare tyre
- Five-speed manual versus the Saga’s four-speed automatic
- 67 hp and 91 Nm versus 118 hp and 150 Nm
- No stability control or reverse camera
Saga
- 118 hp and 150 Nm 1.5-litre four-cylinder
- Four-speed automatic, hill start assist and stability control
- Reverse camera, keyless push-button start and auto headlamps
- Costs RM4,410 more and annual road tax is RM90 versus RM20
- 420-litre boot is 88 litres smaller
- Space-saver spare tyre versus a full-size spare
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM34,580✓ | RM38,990 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | A-Segment | A-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM20✓ | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Atkinson Cycle |
| Capacity | 998 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 67 hp at 6,000 rpm | 118 hp at 6,100 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 91 Nm at 4,400 rpm | 150 Nm at 4,400 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 71 mm × 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | 4-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 5 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 4.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,150 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,620 mm | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,525 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,455 mm | 2,465 mm |
| Weight | 930 kg | 1,055 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 508 litres✓ | 420 litres |
| Front Tyre | 175/65R14 | 175/65R14 |
| Rear Tyre | 175/65R14 | 175/65R14 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 14" | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | Atlas AS380 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 14" Alloy | 14" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 14" Alloy | 14" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 4 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Solar and Security Window Film | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable, Driver's seat height adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Foldable Backrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Two Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down | Four Windows |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | USB Charger | — |
| 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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Bezza vs Saga FAQ
Is the Perodua Bezza or Proton Saga better?
The Bezza is better for lower ownership costs and luggage capacity, with RM20 road tax, 4.4 L/100 km rated economy and a 508-litre boot. The Saga is better if performance and automatic driving matter, with 118 hp, 150 Nm and a four-speed automatic.
What is the price difference?
The Proton Saga costs RM38,990 and the Perodua Bezza costs RM34,580, so the Saga is RM4,410 more expensive.
Does the Proton Saga have an automatic gearbox?
Yes. The Proton Saga uses a four-speed conventional automatic. The Perodua Bezza here uses a five-speed manual transmission.
