GAC Emkoo vs Proton eMas 7 PHEV
Verdict
At RM123,800 versus RM109,800, the GAC Emkoo asks RM14,000 more, but gives you a stronger 1.5 litre petrol engine with 175 hp and 270 Nm, plus a much bigger 638-litre boot. The Proton eMas 7 PHEV counters with plug-in hybrid running, an 18.4 kWh battery and 83 km of EV range, while still being quicker from 0-100 km/h at 8.0 seconds against 8.8 seconds. Both are front-driven five-seat C-segment SUVs with six airbags and AEB, so the split is petrol practicality against plug-in efficiency.
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you want the larger boot, higher stated output and a straightforward petrol SUV with a 55-litre tank.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV if you can use its 83 km EV range and want the cheaper, quicker car on paper.
Key differences
- Price: GAC Emkoo RM123,800; Proton eMas 7 PHEV RM109,800
- Output: GAC Emkoo 175 hp/270 Nm; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 98 hp/125 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: GAC Emkoo 8.8 s; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 8.0 s
- Boot space: GAC Emkoo 638 L; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 528 L
- Battery and EV range: GAC Emkoo none; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 18.4 kWh and 83 km
- Warranty: GAC Emkoo 5 years; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 6 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 123,800 | RM 109,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,497 cc | — |
| Power | 175 hp✓ | 98 hp |
| Torque | 270 Nm✓ | 125 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | 8.0 s✓ |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 18.4 kWh |
| EV range | — | 83 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,680 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,901 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Boot space | 638 L✓ | 528 L |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 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.
Emkoo
- Stronger stated output at 175 hp and 270 Nm
- Bigger 638-litre boot
- 55-litre fuel tank and RM120 annual road tax listed
- Costs RM14,000 more
- No battery or EV range
- Slower 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
eMas 7 PHEV
- Lower RM109,800 price
- 83 km EV range from an 18.4 kWh battery
- Quicker 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 528-litre boot
- Lower stated output at 98 hp and 125 Nm
- Road tax figure not listed
Emkoo vs eMas 7 PHEV FAQ
Is the GAC Emkoo or Proton eMas 7 PHEV better?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV is better for plug-in use, price and acceleration. The GAC Emkoo is better if you want more boot space and stronger stated output from a petrol SUV.
What is the price difference?
The GAC Emkoo costs RM14,000 more than the Proton eMas 7 PHEV, at RM123,800 versus RM109,800.
Which has more boot space?
The GAC Emkoo has the larger boot at 638 litres. The Proton eMas 7 PHEV has 528 litres, so the GAC gives you an extra 110 litres.