Aruz or MG HS? A Comparison to Save You Time on Research

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Perodua Aruz and MG MG HS when choosing a car. These two models have quite similar price ranges and positioning; today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

The Perodua Aruz's OTR selling price 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 MG MG HS's OTR selling price in Malaysia is RM 130,450 - 146,450, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L Standard (RM 105,000), 1.5L Executive (RM 115,000), etc.

From a price perspective, the Perodua Aruz's starting price is indeed RM 57,550 cheaper than the MG MG HS. If your budget is limited, the Perodua entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, specifically depending on your needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Perodua Aruz is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100 km.

MG MG HS is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100 km.

In terms of power, the MG MG HS's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than the Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel underpowered.

Safety Features

The Perodua Aruz safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .

The MG MG HS safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Space and Comfort

Perodua Aruz body length 4,400 mm, trunk 400 L.

MG MG HS body length 4,400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of the two cars are almost the same, cabin space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, daily use is perfectly sufficient.

Maintenance and Upkeep

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

MG MG HS warranty 7 years/150,000 km, maintenance interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.

Summary

In general, Perodua Aruz and MG MG HS are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time on research will never go wrong.