PERODUA MYVI VS PROTON NEW

SAGA BLM REVIEW &

COMPARISON
By kdi • Jul 5th, 2009 • Category: ! DAILY LATEST INFO, ! Hot Info > Lets talk here!, PERODUA,
PROTON

This topic might be very helpfull for those who really needs a comparison between
Proton Saga BLM and Perodua New Myvi (Saga Vs Myvi). And here i would like
to give details of comparison between saga and myvi because i have the experience
using both cars travelling thousands of km. Basically both cars have their pros and
cons. Not to say one model can win easily compare to the close competitor. It is all
depends on your needs.

I have the experience driving new saga BLM (saga baru) full spec auto m-line, Myvi
full spec auto 1.3 litre and myvi manual 1.0 litre. So here i will give my review about
saga and myvi.

Exterior Comparison New Saga VS Myvi

Exterior wise, New saga looks better than myvi at each view because it shows a
proper sedan looks. I remember when the new saga launched, everyone gave a good
feedback about the exterior design and like amazed that Proton can produce this type
of affordable good looking car. While Perodua Myvi like a normal compact car, looks
shorter but the front looks bigger like an MPV. The rear part is too big design and not
so nice. But the new myvi SE puts some sporty style to the rear part and it looks ok.
New saga BLM looks like a little bit small because of it is higher compare to other
sedan.

Interior Comparison Myvi Vs New Saga BLM

The interior of saga and myvi has not much different. But i personally prefer interior
design of Perodua Myvi because you will feel that it is spacious plus the new meter
panel with optitron is nice. Center air cond duct design for saga BLM is kind of weird.
The interior is too simple. More to savvy looks. But the meter panel is quite nice. The
steering of saga BLM feel better to hold and very firm & looks good compare to
myvi. The quality of Proton Saga BLM’s interior is better compare to myvi when you
try to scratch them and knock them, you will feel the differences. The gear knob, what
i realize is that Proton and Perodua have a different style of holding the gear knob. I
would prefer the gear knob of Perodua instead of Proton.

Spaciousness Comparison Between New Saga BLM & Myvi

Generally, the interior space (keluasan) of new saga BLM and Myvi quite the same.
You will feel spacious and roomy when you enter this two vehicles. But here is some
statistic from my own measurement by using measuring tape:

Interior width (a space that can be occupied by human inside from shoulder to
shoulder):

Myvi : 134cm

Saga: 134cm
Wira: 137cm

Interior Length ( a space that can be occupied by human from driver’s leg to rear
passenger’s headrest):

Myvi: 188cm

Saga: 202cm

Wira: 180cm

Interior widest width that can be measured:

Myvi: 137cm

Saga: 137cm

Wira: 139cm

Interior Head room for passenger:

Myvi: 125cm

Saga: 123cm

Wira: 107cm

Exterior Width (from manufacturer) :

Myvi: 166.5cm

Saga: 168.0cm

Wira: 169.0cm

Boot Space / luggage capacity:

Myvi: 225litre

Saga: 413litre

Wira aeroback: 399litre

Note: i put Proton Wira dimension to easily compare with the Perodua Myvi and
Proton New Saga.

Engine Performance & Handling Comparison Between Proton Saga

BLM and Perodua Myvi

Here is the specification of both cars:

Total Engine Capacity (cc) : Myvi(1298) vs Saga(1332)

Horsepower(hp) both at 6000RPM : Myvi(85.8) vs Saga(94)

Torque (Nm) : Myvi (116@3200rpm) vs Saga(120@4000rpm)

horsepower/weight ratio (hp/kg): Myvi(0.089) vs Saga(0.088)

My review:

I have tried maximum speed for both auto full spec 1.3 litre car myvi and saga BLM,
both have quite same max speed which is 160km/h reaching 170km/h. The different is
when reaching 140km/h, the Myvi will start to shake & like swaying because of too
light while the saga BLM reaching 160km/h in a very steady run without steering
shaking and feel so stable like you can go further and faster.

About the pick up performance, the myvi is slightly better because of the kerb weight
is less than Saga BLM. you can feel the DVVT engine in myvi doing its job while
pushing the fuel paddle but not much different with Saga BLM with it’s own campro
1.3 dohc iafm engine. The saga BLM 1st auto gear feels quite slow but it will show
it’s true performance while entering 2000 rpm and the next gear.

You will feel light while driving a Myvi because it is a city car with DVVT
technology while you will feel more stable and have a sharp & nice handling in a saga
because it is made more for cruising as a family car and tuned by lotus handling
technology. But the new saga also has a characteristic of a city car with the iafm
technology that control the air intake and remove the torque dip in the campro engine
while driving slowly.

Fuel Consumption ( penggunaan minyak ) Petrol Comparison Between

Myvi and Saga BLM:

Between Myvi auto 1.3 and Saga auto 1.3, the fuel consumption have not much
different. With RM30, both can travel around 225km which is 13.33cents/km or
13.5km/litre in a constant drive on highway. The worst fuel consumption for both car
which i have tried is 20cents/km or 9km/litre with extreme driving habits.
Other Features & Advantage : Comparison of saga BLM and Myvi:

New Saga BLM full spec now only have the M-Line version and not yet H-Line or
New Saga BLM Special Edition. To compare the same line with myvi auto 1.3 ezi is
a better comparison. Both have slightly same features.

Myvi has advance features of retractable rear seat, nice optitron meter, all 4 set of
power window (saga only 2), LED turn light indicator, LED rear Lamp, 2 airbags
(saga only 1), ABS & EBD, USB & Bluetooth on “Perodua” brand audio player, auto
lock door when brake, warning sound if lights on when leaving car, less engine noise
& overdrive button.

While saga BLM has nice power steering which is stable and have suitable load for
driver, a lot of differences in audio system in Saga compare to Myvi which saga’s
clarion player with 4 speakers really provide maximum bass and audio performance,
smoother auto gear transmission transition which provide relax and nice ride, quiter
cabin space with good noise insulation & NVH where you can feel steady while
cruising on high speed, Quality of interior finishing is better, better shock
absorbtion and suspension system, more comfortable seat for driver and passenger,
auto lock in 5 seconds if not open door after using remote key, beep alert sound when
using keyless entry remote control, stronger chasis tuned by lotus & colder air
conditioning system.

Overall, this two models which is the Proton New Saga BLM and Perodua New Myvi
is a very close competitor or rival in 1.3litre car categories. But Perodua Myvi 1.3 ezi
full spec auto will cost RM49700 while Proton Saga BLM 1.3 full spec auto will only
cost RM41500.

Myvi have an affordable version of 1.0 litre manual 3 cylinder engine which costs
RM39000 while Proton New Saga now have a more powerfull engine of Saga BLM
1.6 litre campro iafm version which cost only RM39000.

This is my sincere review about both car model and i hope this will help buyers in
making decision on which one do you prefer to buy. At the end, it depends on what
you want. 1 car cannot satisfy all your needs. You need to choose which one will be
value for your money.

If you have any opinion or question, kindly fill up comments below and please
discuss with us wisely not emotionally