Honda City Hatchback vs Proton X50
Verdict
At RM85,900, the Honda City Hatchback is RM3,900 cheaper than the RM89,800 Proton X50, and it answers with six airbags, listed auto emergency braking and lower RM90 annual road tax. The Proton hits back hard: 178 hp and 290 Nm versus 119 hp and 145 Nm, plus 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds instead of 10.7. Both are CKD, petrol, front-driven B-segment five-seaters with a 2,600 mm wheelbase, but the X50’s SUV body also brings a bigger 330-litre boot.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you want the cheaper B-segment five-seater, lower RM90 road tax and listed auto emergency braking.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want SUV height, a 330-litre boot and much stronger 178 hp/290 Nm performance.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; Proton X50 RM89,800
- Power/torque: Honda City Hatchback 119 hp/145 Nm; Proton X50 178 hp/290 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Honda City Hatchback 10.7 s; Proton X50 7.6 s
- Body size: Honda City Hatchback 4,350/1,748/1,488 mm; Proton X50 4,380/1,795/1,609 mm
- Boot space: Honda City Hatchback 289 L; Proton X50 330 L
- Road tax: Honda City Hatchback RM90/year; Proton X50 RM120/year
City Hatchback
- RM3,900 cheaper to buy
- Listed auto emergency braking
- Lower RM90 annual road tax
- Much less power and torque
- Slower 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 289-litre boot
X50
- 178 hp and 290 Nm
- Quicker 7.6-second 0-100 km/h run
- Bigger 330-litre boot
- Higher RM120 annual road tax
- Auto emergency braking not specified
- Top speed not stated
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 85,900✓ | RM 89,800 |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | 7DCT |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Geely |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,350 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,149 kg | 1,351 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres | 330 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | GitiComfort F50 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Drums | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 6 Times Free Labour Servicing |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 90✓ | 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.
City Hatchback vs X50 FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Proton X50 better?
The Proton X50 is better for performance and boot space, with 178 hp, 290 Nm and 330 litres. The Honda City Hatchback is better for lower costs and safety kit on paper, with RM90 road tax and listed auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 costs RM3,900 more than the Honda City Hatchback. That gap mainly buys the SUV body, stronger 178 hp/290 Nm output, quicker acceleration and a larger 330-litre boot.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Proton X50 is quicker, taking 7.6 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Honda City Hatchback takes 10.7 seconds, matching its lower 119 hp and 145 Nm outputs.