Perodua Alza vs Proton X50
Verdict
The Perodua Alza is the rational family pick at RM62,500: seven seats, a longer 2,750 mm wheelbase and a 5.3 L/100 km fuel figure matter when the school run becomes a balik kampung run. The Proton X50 costs RM89,800, but the gap buys a far stronger 178 hp/290 Nm engine, wet dual-clutch gearbox, 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time and a larger 330-litre boot. One is an MPV for people; the other is a quicker B-SUV for five.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you need seven seats, low fuel use and the longest wheelbase here more than outright performance.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want the stronger engine, quicker 0-100 km/h time and bigger boot, and five seats are enough.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Alza RM62,500; Proton X50 RM89,800
- Seats/body: Perodua Alza 7-seat MPV; Proton X50 5-seat SUV
- Power and torque: Perodua Alza 105 hp/138 Nm; Proton X50 178 hp/290 Nm
- Transmission: Perodua Alza CVT automatic; Proton X50 wet dual-clutch automatic
- Size: Perodua Alza 4,425/1,730/1,660 mm, 2,750 mm wheelbase; Proton X50 4,380/1,795/1,609 mm, 2,600 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Perodua Alza 137 litres; Proton X50 330 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 62,500✓ | RM 89,800 |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,496 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 105 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.6 s |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot space | 137 L | 330 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 43 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| 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.
Alza
- Seven seats in a B-segment MPV body
- 5.3 L/100 km fuel economy figure
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP with AEB and six airbags
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the X50 heavily
- 137-litre boot is much smaller
- No 0-100 km/h figure
X50
- 178 hp and 290 Nm
- 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 330-litre boot
- Five seats only
- Shorter 2,600 mm wheelbase than the Alza
- Fuel economy figure not stated
Alza vs X50 FAQ
Is the Perodua Alza or Proton X50 better?
The Alza is better for family carrying, with seven seats, 5.3 L/100 km fuel economy and a longer wheelbase. The X50 is better for performance, with 178 hp, 290 Nm and a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 is RM27,300 more expensive than the Perodua Alza.
Which has more boot space?
The Proton X50 has more boot space at 330 litres, compared with 137 litres in the Perodua Alza.