Mitsubishi Xpander vs Proton X50
Verdict
This is a space-versus-pace fight. The Mitsubishi Xpander is the family tool: seven seats, a 2,775 mm wheelbase and 495 litres of boot space give it the practicality brief. The Proton X50 is the faster, stronger five-seat SUV, with 178 hp and 290 Nm against the Xpander’s 104 hp and 141 Nm, plus a listed 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time. It also gets six airbags to the Mitsubishi’s two. If you need the third row, the Xpander has the clearer job.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if you need seven seats, a bigger 495-litre boot and MPV packaging more than acceleration.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want the stronger 178 hp/290 Nm powertrain, six airbags and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Seats: Mitsubishi Xpander 7, Proton X50 5
- Power: Mitsubishi Xpander 104 hp, Proton X50 178 hp
- Torque: Mitsubishi Xpander 141 Nm, Proton X50 290 Nm
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Xpander 2,775 mm, Proton X50 2,600 mm
- Boot space: Mitsubishi Xpander 495 litres, Proton X50 330 litres
- Airbags: Mitsubishi Xpander 2, Proton X50 6
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 99,980 | RM 89,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 104 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.6 s |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot space | 495 L✓ | 330 L |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| 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.
Xpander
- Seven-seat MPV layout
- Larger 495-litre boot
- Longer 2,775 mm wheelbase
- Only 104 hp and 141 Nm
- Two airbags versus six in the X50
- No listed 0-100 km/h time
X50
- Much stronger 178 hp and 290 Nm
- Quicker on paper at 7.6 seconds to 100 km/h
- Six airbags
- Five seats only
- Smaller 330-litre boot
- Shorter 2,600 mm wheelbase
Xpander vs X50 FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Xpander or Proton X50 better?
The Proton X50 is better for performance and safety kit on paper, with 178 hp, 290 Nm and six airbags. The Mitsubishi Xpander is better if you need seven seats and a larger 495-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 costs RM89,800, while the Mitsubishi Xpander costs RM99,980. That makes the X50 RM10,180 cheaper.
Which has more space for family use?
The Mitsubishi Xpander has the advantage: seven seats, a 2,775 mm wheelbase and 495 litres of boot space. The Proton X50 has five seats, a 2,600 mm wheelbase and 330 litres of boot space.