GAC Emkoo vs Proton X70
Verdict
The GAC Emkoo costs RM123,800 against the Proton X70’s RM106,800, so the RM17,000 gap mainly buys a larger SUV: 4,680 mm long, 1,901 mm wide, with a 2,750 mm wheelbase and 638 litres of boot space. The Proton X70 hits back with 178 hp and 290 Nm, versus 175 hp and 270 Nm, plus a bigger 60-litre tank. Both are CKD, petrol, front-wheel-drive C-segment SUVs with wet dual-clutch gearboxes, six airbags, five-year warranties and RM120 road tax.
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you want the larger body, longer wheelbase, bigger boot and stated auto emergency braking.
Pick the Proton X70 if you want the lower price, stronger torque figure and bigger fuel tank.
Key differences
- Power: GAC Emkoo 175 hp; Proton X70 178 hp
- Torque: GAC Emkoo 270 Nm; Proton X70 290 Nm
- Size: GAC Emkoo 4,680 mm long and 1,901 mm wide; Proton X70 4,532 mm long and 1,831 mm wide
- Wheelbase: GAC Emkoo 2,750 mm; Proton X70 2,670 mm
- Boot space: GAC Emkoo 638 litres; Proton X70 515 litres
- Fuel tank: GAC Emkoo 55 litres; Proton X70 60 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 123,800 | RM 106,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,497 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 175 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | — |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,680 mm | 4,532 mm |
| Width | 1,901 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot space | 638 L✓ | 515 L |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | 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
- Bigger 638-litre boot
- Longer 2,750 mm wheelbase
- Auto emergency braking is stated
- Costs RM17,000 more
- Less torque than the Proton X70
- Smaller 55-litre fuel tank
X70
- Lower asking price
- Higher 290 Nm torque output
- Bigger 60-litre fuel tank
- Boot is smaller at 515 litres
- Shorter 2,670 mm wheelbase
- Auto emergency braking is not stated
Emkoo vs X70 FAQ
Is the GAC Emkoo or Proton X70 better?
The GAC Emkoo is better for space and listed safety kit, with a 638-litre boot and stated AEB. The Proton X70 is better for price and torque, with RM106,800 pricing and 290 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The GAC Emkoo is RM17,000 dearer than the Proton X70. That gap buys more length, width, wheelbase and boot space, while the X70 gives more torque and a larger fuel tank for less money.
Which SUV has more boot space?
The GAC Emkoo has the larger boot at 638 litres. The Proton X70 has 515 litres, so the Emkoo gives an extra 123 litres for luggage.