Jetour VT9 vs Proton X90
Verdict
On paper, the Proton X90 has the stronger family-car brief: it costs RM106,800 against the Jetour VT9’s RM119,350, yet gets 178 hp and 290 Nm versus 154 hp and 230 Nm, plus a much larger 257-litre boot than the Jetour’s 89 litres. It is also longer, taller and has an 85 mm longer wheelbase, so the size advantage is clear. The Jetour counters with a 7-year warranty against 5 years, but mechanically both use front-drive wet dual-clutch petrol layouts.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if you want the longer 7-year warranty and can accept less power, less boot space and the higher price.
Pick the Proton X90 if you want the cheaper, stronger and more spacious seven-seat SUV on the numbers.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour VT9 RM119,350; Proton X90 RM106,800
- Output: Jetour VT9 154 hp/230 Nm; Proton X90 178 hp/290 Nm
- Size: Jetour VT9 4,724 mm long/2,720 mm wheelbase; Proton X90 4,830 mm long/2,805 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Jetour VT9 89 litres; Proton X90 257 litres
- Airbags: Jetour VT9 4; Proton X90 6
- Warranty: Jetour VT9 7 years; Proton X90 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,350 | RM 106,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 154 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,724 mm | 4,830 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,764 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,805 mm |
| Boot space | 89 L | 257 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 57 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 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.
VT9
- Longer 7-year warranty
- Seven seats in a D-segment SUV body
- Wet dual-clutch automatic transmission
- RM12,550 dearer than the Proton X90
- 154 hp and 230 Nm trail the Proton’s figures
- 89-litre boot is tight for a seven-seater
X90
- Cheaper than the Jetour VT9
- Stronger 178 hp and 290 Nm outputs
- 257-litre boot and six airbags
- Shorter 5-year warranty
- Longer 4,830 mm body to place in tight spots
- No auto emergency braking listed
VT9 vs X90 FAQ
Is the Jetour VT9 or Proton X90 better?
The Proton X90 is the better buy on paper. It is cheaper, more powerful, has a longer wheelbase, a much bigger boot and two extra airbags. The Jetour VT9’s main win is its longer 7-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour VT9 costs RM119,350, while the Proton X90 costs RM106,800. That makes the Proton RM12,550 cheaper.
Which one has more boot space?
The Proton X90 has far more boot space, with 257 litres versus the Jetour VT9’s 89 litres. For a seven-seat family SUV, that is a major practical advantage.