Aion ES vs Proton S70
Verdict
The Aion ES costs RM106,800 against the Proton S70 at RM73,800, so the EV asks RM33,000 more up front. In return it gives you a 55.2 kWh battery, 442 km range and a much larger footprint: 4,810 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase. The Proton counters hard with 178 hp, 290 Nm, a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time, 500 litres of boot space and listed AEB with six airbags. One is the bigger electric sedan; the other is the faster, cheaper petrol buy.
Pick the Aion ES if you want an electric C-segment sedan with 442 km range, a longer 2,750 mm wheelbase and an eight-year warranty.
Pick the Proton S70 if you want the lower purchase price, stronger 178 hp/290 Nm output, 7.5-second acceleration and a bigger 500-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Aion ES RM106,800; Proton S70 RM73,800
- Powertrain: Aion ES single motor electric; Proton S70 1,499 cc petrol
- Output: Aion ES 136 hp; Proton S70 178 hp and 290 Nm
- Size: Aion ES 4,810/1,880/1,545 mm; Proton S70 4,602/1,809/1,466 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: Aion ES 2,750 mm and 450 L; Proton S70 2,627 mm and 500 L
- Warranty and road tax: Aion ES 8 years and RM70/year; Proton S70 5 years and RM90/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800 | RM 73,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 136 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 290 Nm |
| Transmission | Automated Manual | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.5 s |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 55.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 442 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,602 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,627 mm |
| Boot space | 450 L | 500 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 90 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
ES
- 442 km EV range from a 55.2 kWh battery
- Bigger body and longer 2,750 mm wheelbase
- Eight-year warranty and RM70 yearly road tax
- RM33,000 dearer to buy
- Lower 136 hp output than the Proton
- Airbag, AEB, torque and 0-100 km/h figures are not specified
S70
- Much cheaper entry price
- 178 hp, 290 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds
- 500-litre boot and listed AEB with six airbags
- Shorter 2,627 mm wheelbase
- Five-year warranty versus the Aion's eight years
- Higher RM90 yearly road tax
ES vs S70 FAQ
Is the Aion ES or Proton S70 better?
The Proton S70 is the sharper value pick on paper: it is cheaper, more powerful and has the bigger boot. The Aion ES is better if you specifically want an EV with 442 km range and a larger body.
What is the price difference?
The Aion ES is RM33,000 more expensive than the Proton S70. That premium buys the electric powertrain, 55.2 kWh battery, 442 km range and a longer eight-year warranty.
Which car is bigger?
The Aion ES is bigger. It measures 4,810 mm long, 1,880 mm wide and has a 2,750 mm wheelbase, compared with the Proton S70’s 4,602 mm length, 1,809 mm width and 2,627 mm wheelbase.