Perodua Axia vs Proton Saga
The Perodua Axia and Proton Saga are two of Malaysia’s most affordable new cars, cross-shopped by first-time buyers, students and budget-conscious families. The Axia is a compact hatchback; the Saga is a booted sedan — both prioritise low price and low running costs.
The Axia leans on Perodua’s class-leading fuel economy, strong resale and lowest-in-class running costs. The Saga offers a bigger boot, a more grown-up sedan body and a planted highway feel for similar money.
Bottom line: Pick the Axia for the lowest running costs and best resale; pick the Saga for a bigger boot and a more substantial sedan.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 38,600 | RM 38,990 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Segment | A-Segment | A-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | 130 | 130 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 998 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 67 hp | 118 hp |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Transmission | D-CVT | 4-speed Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 25.3 L/100km | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| CO2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,760 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,655 mm | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,505 mm | 1,525 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,465 mm |
| Boot | 265 L | 420 L |
| Fuel tank | 36 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | — |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |
| Road tax / year | RM 20 | RM 90 |



