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Perodua Ativa vs Proton X50
The Perodua Ativa and Proton X50 are the two national B-segment SUVs that reshaped Malaysia’s compact crossover market. Both are turbocharged, both undercut the Japanese rivals on price, and both come with the convenience of a nationwide service network — making them an obvious head-to-head for budget-conscious SUV buyers.
The Ativa is the lighter, more affordable and more fuel-efficient option, focused on value and low running costs. The X50 is the larger, more powerful and more feature-rich choice, with a more premium cabin and a stronger flagship variant — for a higher price.
Bottom line: The Ativa wins on price, economy and ease of ownership; the X50 wins on size, performance, equipment and cabin feel. Your budget and how much space you need will decide it.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 61,500 | RM 89,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | 130 | 130 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 996 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 97 hp | 178 hp |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Transmission | D-CVT | 7DCT |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 L/100km | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| CO2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,065 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot | 369 L | 330 L |
| Fuel tank | 36 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 20 | RM 120 |