Honda HR-V vs Proton X50
The Proton X50 and Honda HR-V sit at the more premium end of Malaysia’s B-segment SUV class, and cross-shoppers weigh the X50’s aggressive value against the HR-V’s polish and brand cachet. The X50 packs turbo power, a long equipment list and a keen price; the HR-V answers with Honda refinement, a clever interior and the option of a hybrid.
This is value versus prestige: the X50 gives you more kit and performance for the money, while the HR-V offers a more upmarket ownership experience, stronger resale and, in e:HEV form, excellent efficiency.
Bottom line: Choose the X50 for maximum equipment and performance per ringgit; choose the HR-V for refinement, resale and the hybrid option — if your budget stretches to it.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 115,900 | RM 89,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | 130 | 130 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 119 hp | 178 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT | 7DCT |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.1 s | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 186 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| CO2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,347 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,591 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot | 335 L | 330 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |



