Verdict
The Proton S70 costs RM73,800 against RM83,888 for the Nissan Almera, yet it is the bigger and far stronger sedan: 178 hp and 290 Nm versus 99 hp and 152 Nm, plus six airbags instead of two. The Almera fights back with a claimed 5.4 L/100 km, 125 g/km CO2 and RM20 annual road tax, so it is the cleaner, cheaper-to-tax choice. Both are CKD, petrol, front-driven five-seat sedans with AEB and a five-year warranty. But the RM10,088 gap clearly favours the S70 on size, punch and safety kit.
Pick the Nissan Almera if low road tax, stated fuel economy and a smaller B-segment footprint matter more than power and boot space.
Pick the Proton S70 if you want the cheaper car with C-segment dimensions, much stronger outputs and six airbags.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Almera RM83,888; Proton S70 RM73,800
- Engine and output: Nissan Almera 999 cc, 99 hp, 152 Nm; Proton S70 1,499 cc, 178 hp, 290 Nm
- Transmission: Nissan Almera CVT automatic; Proton S70 wet dual-clutch automatic
- Size: Nissan Almera 4,495 mm long and 1,740 mm wide; Proton S70 4,602 mm long and 1,809 mm wide
- Boot and tank: Nissan Almera 482 L boot, 35 L tank; Proton S70 500 L boot, 50 L tank
- Safety and tax: Nissan Almera 2 airbags, RM20 road tax; Proton S70 6 airbags, RM90 road tax
Almera
- Claimed 5.4 L/100 km fuel economy
- RM20 annual road tax
- AEB and five-year warranty included
- Far less power: 99 hp and 152 Nm
- Only two airbags
- Smaller 482 L boot and 35 L tank
S70
- RM10,088 cheaper to buy
- Much stronger 178 hp and 290 Nm outputs
- Six airbags and AEB
- RM90 annual road tax
- No fuel economy or CO2 figure here
- Larger 4,602 mm by 1,809 mm footprint
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM83,888 | RM73,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 999 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 99 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 72.2 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | Xtronic CVT | — |
| Gears | 1 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.4 L/100 km | — |
| Co2 | 125 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,495 mm | 4,602 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,627 mm |
| Weight | 1,090 kg | 1,300 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 35 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 482 litres | 500 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/65R15 | 205/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/65R15 | 205/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | Giti Comfort F22 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | 8" Touchscreen with Bluetooh, Screen Mirroring, 4 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5 Times Free Service | 6 Times Free Labour Servicing |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM20✓ | RM90 |
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.
Used Almera & S70 for sale
Almera vs S70 FAQ
Is the Nissan Almera or Proton S70 better?
The Proton S70 is the better buy on these specs: it is RM10,088 cheaper, larger, has 178 hp and 290 Nm, and gets six airbags. Choose the Almera only if its 5.4 L/100 km claim and RM20 road tax are your priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Proton S70 is RM10,088 cheaper. It is priced at RM73,800, while the Nissan Almera costs RM83,888.
Which one has more power and boot space?
The Proton S70 has more of both: 178 hp and 290 Nm versus the Almera’s 99 hp and 152 Nm, plus a 500 L boot against 482 L.