In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Hyundai Tucson when choosing 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 Perodua Aruz in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900, with 2 versions in total, including 1.5L X (RM 72,900), 1.5L AV (RM 77,900), etc.
The OTR price of Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia is RM 143,888 - 197,888, with 5 versions in total, including 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige (RM 197,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 4WD Prestige (RM 186,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 2WD Prime (RM 164,888), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Perodua Aruz is indeed RM 70,988 cheaper than Hyundai Tucson. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version is sufficient for daily needs. But also note, the few thousand cheaper, there might be trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

Perodua Aruz is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Hyundai Tucson is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, Hyundai Tucson's 1.5L Turbo has 35 hp more than Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, in daily city driving, both cars have enough power, you won't feel it's lacking power.

Perodua Aruz safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes .
Hyundai Tucson safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes SmartSense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety equipment is quite complete in this class. New cars nowadays do not have poor safety, no need to worry too much about this point.

Perodua Aruz body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Hyundai Tucson body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Both cars are almost the same size, interior space difference is not big. Cars in this class are completely sufficient for daily use.

Perodua Aruz warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Hyundai Tucson warranty 5 years/300,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Hyundai Tucson are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose, the key depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.