Chery Arrizo 5 vs Kia Pegas: Which Budget Sedan Actually Gives You More in the UAE?

Dubai: If you're hunting for a brand-new sedan under AED 80,000, the Chery Arrizo 5 and the Kia Pegas keep coming up. One leans on a bigger engine and a more generous standard spec sheet; the other leans on Kia's reputation for reliability and low running costs. 

Here's a side-by-side look at price, design, comfort, tech and safety. We already put the Arrizo 5 up against the MG 5 in a similarly close fight, so this time it's the Pegas's turn.

Engine and Performance – Bigger Engine or Smaller Footprint

The Arrizo 5 runs a 1.5L engine producing 117 hp and 143 Nm of torque through a CVT, with selectable Eco and Sport driving modes. We broke this down fully in our Arrizo 5 engine explainer. 

The Pegas uses a smaller 1.4L MPI engine making 95 PS at 6,000 rpm and 13.5 kg·m (roughly 132 Nm) of torque at 4,000 rpm, paired with an automatic gearbox and a 170 km/h top speed.

Spec	Chery Arrizo 5	Kia Pegas
Engine	1.5L petrol	1.4L MPI petrol
Power	117 hp	95 PS
Torque	143 Nm	13.5 kg·m (~132 Nm)
Transmission	CVT	Automatic
Drive layout	FWD	FWD

Exterior Design – Two Sedans, Two Different Stances

The Arrizo 5 is the larger car, riding on 16-inch alloys with LED headlights, signature daytime running lights and LED tail lights. The Pegas base DLX runs on steel wheels, while the FOP trim adds 14-inch alloys, chrome door handles and front fog lamps. Our guide to every Arrizo 5 colour available in the UAE covers six shades on the Chery side.

Feature	Chery Arrizo 5	Kia Pegas
Length	4,572 mm	4,300 mm
Width	1,825 mm	1,700 mm
Height	1,482 mm	1,460 mm
Wheelbase	2,670 mm	2,570 mm
Wheels	16-inch alloy	Steel (DLX) / 14-inch alloy (FOP)
Fuel tank	Not listed on official page	42-43 litres

Interior Comfort – Which Cabin Gives You More

The Arrizo 5 comes with leather seats, a manually adjustable 6-way driver's seat, electric air conditioning and second-row seats that fold flat. We covered the full cabin experience in our look at its exterior style and everyday tech. The Pegas splits by trim: DLX gets manual AC and a fixed driver's seat, FOP adds a tilt-adjustable seat, artificial leather and a leather-wrapped wheel.

Feature	Chery Arrizo 5	Kia Pegas DLX	Kia Pegas FOP
Seat material	Leather	Fabric	Artificial leather
Driver's seat	6-way manual	Fixed	Tilt-adjustable
Air conditioning	Electric	Manual	Manual
Steering wheel	Standard	Manual tilt	Leather-wrapped, manual tilt

Technology – Similar Essentials, Different Approaches

The Arrizo 5 offers an 8-inch touchscreen, a 3.5-inch instrument cluster, 4 speakers, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Pegas keeps both trims on Kia's Smart Audio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a rear-view camera on the audio screen, and tweeter speakers as standard.

Feature	Chery Arrizo 5	Kia Pegas
Touchscreen	8-inch	Smart Audio display
Cluster	3.5-inch	Not listed
Smartphone mirroring	Apple CarPlay, Android Auto	Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Rear camera	Yes	Yes, on audio screen

Safety – How Well Equipped Are They

The Arrizo 5 comes with 2 front airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, autohold, TPMS, cruise control and a rear camera with sensors, all detailed in our piece on what's actually protecting you behind the wheel. 

The Pegas matches most of this on both trims: 2 airbags, ABS, ESC, TPMS, rear parking sensors, a child seat anchor and cruise control, all standard from the base DLX upward.

Feature	Chery Arrizo 5	Kia Pegas
Airbags	2	2
Stability control	ESP	ESC
TPMS	Yes	Yes
Cruise control	Yes	Yes, standard on both trims
Parking aids	Rear camera and sensors	Rear parking sensors

UAE Pricing – How Close Are They on Price

The Pegas undercuts the Arrizo 5 at both ends, starting from AED 53,550 for the DLX and topping out at AED 55,400 for the FOP. The Arrizo 5 Comfort trim sits at AED 55,000, right between the two Pegas grades.

Model	Price (UAE)
Kia Pegas DLX	AED 53,550
Chery Arrizo 5 (Comfort)	AED 55,000
Kia Pegas FOP	AED 55,400

Our Take – Two Budget Sedans, Two Different Priorities

Go for the Arrizo 5 if you want the bigger, more powerful car with leather seats and a larger touchscreen as standard, without needing to climb trims to get there. Pick the Kia Pegas if a smaller footprint, Kia's reputation for low running costs, and the option to add alloy wheels, a sunroof and leather trim on the FOP grade for barely more money appeals to you. 

Both are safe, sensible first-car choices, so let your budget and how you'll actually use the car make the final call.

Also Read: Chery Arrizo 5 vs MG 5: Two Budget Sedans, One Very Close Fight