Nissan NV200 vs Proton X50
Verdict
These two answer very different Malaysian jobs. The Nissan NV200 is RM10,000 cheaper and is the working tool: two seats, a manual gearbox, 4,200 litres of cargo space, a 55-litre tank and a stated 7.1 L/100 km. The Proton X50 is the family SUV pick, with five seats, six airbags, a wet dual-clutch automatic and far stronger 178 hp/290 Nm output, plus a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time. The NV200 carries; the X50 moves people faster and with more safety kit.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if you need a petrol commercial van with 4,200 litres of load space, two seats and a lower entry price.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want a five-seat B-segment SUV with an automatic gearbox, six airbags and much stronger output.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan NV200 RM79,800; Proton X50 RM89,800
- Seats: Nissan NV200 2; Proton X50 5
- Output: Nissan NV200 108 hp/152 Nm; Proton X50 178 hp/290 Nm
- Transmission: Nissan NV200 manual; Proton X50 wet dual-clutch automatic
- Boot space: Nissan NV200 4,200 L; Proton X50 330 L
- Warranty: Nissan NV200 3 years; Proton X50 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 79,800✓ | RM 89,800 |
| Body type | Commercial | SUV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 108 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.6 s |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,855 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot space | 4,200 L✓ | 330 L |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 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.
NV200
- Huge 4,200-litre cargo space
- Lower RM79,800 price
- Stated 7.1 L/100 km fuel economy
- Only two seats
- Just two airbags
- Much lower 108 hp and 152 Nm output
X50
- Strong 178 hp and 290 Nm engine
- Five seats and six airbags
- 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- RM10,000 dearer than the NV200
- Much smaller 330-litre boot
- Smaller 45-litre fuel tank
NV200 vs X50 FAQ
Is the Nissan NV200 or Proton X50 better?
The Proton X50 is better for most private buyers because it has five seats, six airbags, an automatic gearbox and 178 hp. The Nissan NV200 is better only if cargo space is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 costs RM10,000 more than the Nissan NV200. The NV200 is RM79,800, while the X50 is RM89,800.
Which one has more cargo space?
The Nissan NV200 has far more space, with 4,200 litres versus the Proton X50’s 330 litres. If load volume matters, this comparison is not close.