Dongfeng Vigo vs Proton eMas 7 PHEV
Verdict
At RM108,888 for the Dongfeng Vigo and RM109,800 for the Proton eMas 7 PHEV, the gap is only RM912, so this is not a price fight. The Vigo is the purer EV choice: 51.9 kWh battery, 380 km EV range and a tidier 4,306 mm length. The eMas 7 PHEV is bigger, quicker to 100 km/h at 8.0 seconds, has a 528-litre boot and adds a 51-litre fuel tank. For Malaysian buyers, the decision is charging confidence versus long-distance flexibility.
Pick the Dongfeng Vigo if you want a full electric C-segment SUV with 380 km EV range and a smaller footprint.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV if you want the bigger SUV, quicker 0-100 km/h time and petrol backup for longer trips.
Key differences
- Price: Dongfeng Vigo RM108,888; Proton eMas 7 PHEV RM109,800
- Power: Dongfeng Vigo 161 hp; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 98 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Dongfeng Vigo 9.5 seconds; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 8.0 seconds
- Battery and EV range: Dongfeng Vigo 51.9 kWh and 380 km; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 18.4 kWh and 83 km
- Size: Dongfeng Vigo 4,306 mm long and 1,868 mm wide; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 4,740 mm long and 1,940 mm wide
- Boot space: Dongfeng Vigo 500 litres; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 528 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 108,888✓ | RM 109,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | Single motor | — |
| Power | 161 hp✓ | 98 hp |
| Torque | — | 125 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | 8.0 s✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 51.9 kWh✓ | 18.4 kWh |
| EV range | 380 km✓ | 83 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,306 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,868 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,654 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L | 528 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 6 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | — |
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.
Vigo
- Full electric drivetrain with 380 km EV range
- Lower price by RM912
- Shorter and narrower body than the Proton
- Slower 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 500-litre boot
- No 51-litre petrol tank backup
eMas 7 PHEV
- Quicker 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 528-litre boot
- 83 km EV range plus a 51-litre fuel tank
- Only 83 km of EV range
- Costs RM912 more
- Larger 4,740 mm length and 1,940 mm width
Vigo vs eMas 7 PHEV FAQ
Is the Dongfeng Vigo or Proton eMas 7 PHEV better?
The Dongfeng Vigo is better as an EV, with 380 km range. The Proton eMas 7 PHEV is better if you want petrol backup, a larger boot and quicker acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV costs RM912 more than the Dongfeng Vigo. The difference is small enough that drivetrain, size and range matter more than price.
Which one has the longer electric range?
The Dongfeng Vigo has the longer EV range at 380 km. The Proton eMas 7 PHEV runs 83 km on electric power before relying on its petrol hybrid system.