In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa and Mitsubishi Xforce when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of 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 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 Perodua Ativa is indeed RM 47,430 cheaper than Mitsubishi Xforce. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be aware, that few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, specifically depends on your needs.

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

Perodua Ativa body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mitsubishi Xforce body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, the interior space difference is not significant. For this class of car, daily use is completely sufficient.

Perodua Ativa uses FWD drive mode.
Mitsubishi Xforce uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, the daily driving experience will not have too much difference.

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.

In summary, Perodua Ativa and Mitsubishi Xforce are both very good car models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major event, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.