In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Perodua Ativa and Mitsubishi Xforce when selecting a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of the Perodua Ativa in Malaysia is RM 62,500 - 73,400, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.0L Turbo X (RM 62,500), 1.0L Turbo H (RM 67,300), 1.0L Turbo AV (RM 73,400), etc.
The OTR price of the Mitsubishi Xforce in Malaysia is RM 109,930 - 119,930, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Ultimate (RM 119,930), 2026 1.5L Urban (RM 109,930), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Perodua Ativa is indeed RM 47,430 cheaper than the Mitsubishi Xforce. If your budget is limited, the entry-level version of Perodua can already meet daily needs. However, note that the difference of a few thousand may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Perodua Ativa is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
The Mitsubishi Xforce is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Mitsubishi Xforce's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than the Perodua Ativa's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel underpowered.

The safety rating of the Perodua Ativa is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ASA 3.0 + ACC + LDA + LKA + BSM + RCTA.
The safety rating of the Mitsubishi Xforce is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes MI-PILOT.
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features in this class are considered quite comprehensive. Safety of new cars nowadays is not bad, no need to worry too much about this.

Perodua Ativa warranty 5 years / 150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mitsubishi Xforce warranty 3 years / 100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Both the Perodua Ativa and Mitsubishi Xforce are popular choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you value value for money and features more, then choose the one with more features. Ultimately it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, both the Perodua Ativa and Mitsubishi Xforce are very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing research well, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not go wrong.