In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Subaru Crosstrek when choosing a car. These two models 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 a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L X (RM 72,900), 1.5L AV (RM 77,900), etc.
The OTR price of Subaru Crosstrek in Malaysia is RM 145,000 - 160,000, with a total of 1 version, including 2.0L e-Boxer (RM 150,000), etc.
Looking at the price, the starting price of Perodua Aruz 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 be aware that the few thousand ringgit saved might involve trade-offs in features, which depends on your needs.

Perodua Aruz is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Subaru Crosstrek is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. 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 driving in the city, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel sluggish.

Perodua Aruz safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
Subaru Crosstrek safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include EyeSight.

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

Perodua Aruz warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Subaru Crosstrek warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

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