Size comparison Perodua Axia 2023 with old Axia, Myvi, Proton Iriz – which Malaysian hatchback do you choose?

Thanks to the use of Daihatsu’s New Global Architecture (DNGA), the second-generation Perodua Axia is a larger vehicle than its predecessor. If you’re curious to know how the new Axia compares to country hatchbacks in its class, we’ll do it by including the Perodua Myvi and Proton Iriz in this comparison.

First, a little recap. The new Axia measures 3,760 mm long, 1,665 mm wide and 1,505 mm high, 115 mm longer and 45 mm wider than the replacement model, and the height is also reduced by about 5 mm.

This translates to a five-litre increase in trunk space, with the added benefit of better interior packing as we detailed in our first drive report. However, the larger bodywork adds to the curb weight, with the newer model starting from where the old car has maxed out.

In terms of exterior dimensions, the Myvi is definitely a bigger car compared to the Axia. At 3,895 mm long and 1,735 mm wide, the remaining Perodua hatchback is 135 mm longer and 70 mm wider than its sibling.

Even so, the Axia has the advantage of having a wheelbase increased by 25 mm compared to the Myvi’s 2,500 mm – interior space is already a hallmark of the original Axia. The Myvi’s larger bodywork means it offers 12 liters more trunk space compared to the Axia’s 277 liters, and with higher displacement engine options and other features, its starting weight is higher. 120 kg.

As for the Iriz, it beats the Myvi in ​​overall length (3,945 mm), height (1,554 mm) and wheelbase (2,555 mm), but is slightly narrower at 1,722 mm. Regardless of the size, the Iriz offers less trunk space when compared to the Perodua hatchbacks. It should also be noted that the initial weight of the Proton model is 180 kg higher than that of the Myvi.

In terms of price, the new Axia has a higher asking price than its predecessor due to its larger size and increased list of standard features – the base 1.0 G variant is now comparable to the standard variant. The previous 1.0 GXtra model had VSC as standard.

The Axia overlaps with the Myvi when you buy the top-of-the-line AV 1.0 variant (RM49,500), which is still RM1,000 more than the Myvi 1.3 G with Perodua Smart Driving Assistant (PSDA) at RM48,500. The latter, though, does not include a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, front parking sensors and a reversing camera, all of which are included in the Axia AV – you get the 1.3 engine. liters instead of 1.0 liter units though.

Meanwhile, the Iriz range is between RM42,800 and RM57,300, making it more affordable than the Myvi. However, all variants of the Iriz are not equipped with active safety systems such as automatic emergency braking and the same is true of the Perodua cars.

The Iriz remains on par with the Myvi thanks to stability control as well as a minimum of four airbags on the lower variants and up to six on the top variants. As for the Axia, you’ll only get six airbags and PSDA with 1.0 AV top, with all other variants coming with only two airbags and VSC.

With this information, which Malaysian brand hatchback would you choose if you had to spend money?