Nissan NV200 vs Proton eMas 7
Verdict
The NV200 and eMas 7 answer different Malaysian briefs. The Nissan is the cheaper tool at RM79,800, with two seats, a 1.6-litre petrol engine, manual gearbox and a massive 4,200-litre load bay. The Proton costs RM103,800 and swaps carrying capacity for family use: five seats, 215 hp from a single motor, a 49.5 kWh battery, 345 km range and 6.9-second 0-100 km/h pace. Safety also tilts Proton’s way with six airbags, AEB and a five-star ASEAN NCAP result.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if you need a front-wheel-drive commercial van with 4,200 litres of cargo room, two seats and a lower RM79,800 entry price.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 if you want a five-seat C-segment electric SUV with 215 hp, 345 km range, AEB and a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan NV200 RM79,800; Proton eMas 7 RM103,800
- Seats: Nissan NV200 2; Proton eMas 7 5
- Powertrain: Nissan NV200 1,598 cc petrol manual; Proton eMas 7 single-motor EV with single-ratio automatic
- Power: Nissan NV200 108 hp; Proton eMas 7 215 hp
- Cargo space: Nissan NV200 4,200 litres; Proton eMas 7 461 litres
- Safety: Nissan NV200 2 airbags and no AEB listed; Proton eMas 7 6 airbags, AEB and 5-star ASEAN NCAP
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 79,800✓ | RM 103,800 |
| Body type | Commercial | SUV |
| Segment | Commercial | C-Segment |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 108 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Torque | 152 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | — | 175 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 49.5 kWh |
| EV range | — | 345 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,615 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Height | 1,855 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 4,200 L✓ | 461 L |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 6✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 200 |
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.
NV200
- Huge 4,200-litre load bay
- Lower purchase price
- 55-litre fuel tank
- Two seats only
- Just two airbags
- Manual gearbox only
eMas 7
- 215 hp single-motor EV output
- 345 km electric range
- Six airbags, AEB and 5-star ASEAN NCAP
- RM24,000 dearer
- Much smaller 461-litre boot
- RM200 road tax versus RM120
NV200 vs eMas 7 FAQ
Is the Nissan NV200 or Proton eMas 7 better?
The Proton eMas 7 is better as a family car, with five seats, 215 hp, AEB and a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating. The Nissan NV200 is better only if cargo volume matters more than passenger space.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 7 costs RM103,800, while the Nissan NV200 costs RM79,800. That makes the Proton RM24,000 more expensive.
Which one has more cargo space?
The Nissan NV200 has far more cargo space, with 4,200 litres versus the Proton eMas 7’s 461 litres. For business loads, the NV200 is the clear pick.