Verdict
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV is the more capable family proposition: it is 350 mm longer, has a 105 mm longer wheelbase and carries 528 litres against 410 litres. Its 215 hp, 258 Nm motor, 18.4 kWh battery and 83 km EV range add a genuine plug-in driving mode. The Mitsubishi Xforce is 485 kg lighter and 130 mm narrower, useful in tight Malaysian car parks, and counters with a 360-degree camera, front parking sensors and blind-spot monitoring. But it misses autonomous braking and lane-keeping assistance.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xforce if you prioritise a smaller 4,390 mm SUV with a 360-degree camera, four front parking sensors and blind-spot monitoring.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV if you need the larger 528-litre boot, 83 km EV range and adaptive cruise control with stop and go.
Key differences
- Size: Mitsubishi Xforce is 4,390 mm long and 1,810 mm wide; Proton eMas 7 PHEV is 4,740 mm long and 1,940 mm wide.
- Wheelbase and boot: Xforce has a 2,650 mm wheelbase and 410-litre boot; eMas 7 PHEV has 2,755 mm and 528 litres.
- Powertrain: Xforce has a 104 hp/141 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine; eMas 7 PHEV has a 98 hp/125 Nm petrol engine plus a 215 hp/258 Nm motor.
- Electrification: Xforce has no battery or EV range; eMas 7 PHEV has an 18.4 kWh battery and 83 km EV range.
- Driver assistance: Xforce has blind-spot monitoring but no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; eMas 7 PHEV has autonomous braking and steering lane…
- Warranty: Xforce has a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty; eMas 7 PHEV has six years unlimited mileage plus eight-year/160,000 km hybrid-component and…
Xforce
- 130 mm narrower and 485 kg lighter
- 360-degree camera with front and rear parking sensors
- Blind-spot monitoring and dual-zone automatic climate control
- 410-litre boot trails the eMas 7 PHEV's 528 litres
- No 83 km EV range, battery or charging capability
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assistance
eMas 7 PHEV
- 528-litre boot and 2,755 mm wheelbase
- 215 hp/258 Nm motor, 18.4 kWh battery and 83 km EV range
- Autonomous braking, lane correction and adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- No blind-spot monitoring
- Manual air-con versus the Xforce's dual-zone automatic climate control
- Three rear parking sensors and a reverse camera, versus the Xforce's four rear sensors and 360-degree view
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,980 | RM109,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Atkinson Cycle |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 104 hp✓ | 98 hp |
| Torque | 141 Nm✓ | 125 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 75 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 258 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 18.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 83 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 30 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,390 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,250 kg | 1,735 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 42 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 410 litres | 528 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes CR1 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear vents | Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 15.4" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Manual Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree view | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Hybrid and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
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Xforce vs eMas 7 PHEV FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Xforce or Proton eMas 7 PHEV better?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV is better for space, plug-in capability and active safety, with 528 litres of boot space, 83 km EV range and autonomous braking. Choose the Mitsubishi Xforce for a narrower body, 360-degree camera and blind-spot monitoring.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV costs RM109,800, which is RM180 less than the Mitsubishi Xforce at RM109,980.
Which is easier to park in town?
The Mitsubishi Xforce is easier to place in tight spaces on paper. It is 350 mm shorter, 130 mm narrower and 485 kg lighter, while adding a 360-degree camera and four front parking sensors.