In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Subaru Crosstrek 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 doing homework.
Perodua Aruz OTR price 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.
Subaru Crosstrek OTR price in Malaysia is RM 145,000 - 160,000, with 1 version in total, including 2.0L e-Boxer (RM 150,000), etc.
In terms of price, Perodua Aruz's starting price is indeed RM 72,100 cheaper than Subaru Crosstrek. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But note, that few thousand dollars cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Perodua Aruz comes with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp power. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Subaru Crosstrek comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp power. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Subaru Crosstrek's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more hp than Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel it lacks power.

Perodua Aruz body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Subaru Crosstrek body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The size of both cars is almost the same, interior space difference is not large. For cars in this class, daily use is completely sufficient.

Perodua Aruz adopts FWD drive mode.
Subaru Crosstrek adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience won't differ much.

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Subaru Crosstrek are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing homework will definitely not be wrong.