GAC Emkoo vs Proton eMas 7
Verdict
This is petrol SUV against EV SUV with the same C-segment footprint, and the Proton eMas 7 lands the sharper on-paper blow: 215 hp, 6.9 seconds to 100 km/h and a 345 km EV range from a 49.5 kWh battery. The GAC Emkoo counters with a larger 638-litre boot, higher 190 km/h top speed and a 55-litre fuel tank. Both are front-wheel drive, five-seat SUVs with six airbags and AEB, so the choice is less about size and more about powertrain and luggage needs.
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you want a petrol C-segment SUV with the bigger 638-litre boot and the higher 190 km/h top speed.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 if you want the quicker, cheaper EV with 215 hp, a 6.9-second century sprint and a six-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: GAC Emkoo RM123,800; Proton eMas 7 RM103,800
- Drivetrain: GAC Emkoo 1,497 cc petrol; Proton eMas 7 single-motor electric with 49.5 kWh battery
- Power and 0-100 km/h: GAC Emkoo 175 hp, 8.8 s; Proton eMas 7 215 hp, 6.9 s
- Top speed: GAC Emkoo 190 km/h; Proton eMas 7 175 km/h
- Boot space: GAC Emkoo 638 L; Proton eMas 7 461 L
- Warranty and road tax: GAC Emkoo 5 years, RM120/year; Proton eMas 7 6 years, RM200/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 123,800 | RM 103,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,497 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 175 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Torque | 270 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 | 6.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 190 km/h✓ | 175 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 49.5 kWh |
| EV range | — | 345 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,680 mm | 4,615 mm |
| Width | 1,901 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 638 L✓ | 461 L |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 6✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 200 |
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
- Larger 638-litre boot
- Higher 190 km/h top speed
- 55-litre petrol tank
- Costs RM20,000 more
- Slower 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- No ASEAN NCAP score listed
eMas 7
- Quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 215 hp output
- Six-year warranty
- Smaller 461-litre boot
- Lower 175 km/h top speed
- Higher RM200 yearly road tax
Emkoo vs eMas 7 FAQ
Is the GAC Emkoo or Proton eMas 7 better?
On paper, the Proton eMas 7 is the stronger buy if price, power and acceleration matter. The GAC Emkoo makes more sense if boot space, petrol running and a higher top speed are higher on your list.
What is the price difference?
The GAC Emkoo costs RM123,800, while the Proton eMas 7 costs RM103,800. That makes the Proton RM20,000 cheaper.
Which one is quicker?
The Proton eMas 7 is quicker to 100 km/h, taking 6.9 seconds versus the GAC Emkoo’s 8.8 seconds. The GAC has the higher top speed at 190 km/h, compared with 175 km/h for the Proton.