Verdict
At RM68,900, the Aruz leaves RM20,900 in your pocket and carries seven people, with a longer 2,685 mm wheelbase and a full-size alloy spare. Its 101 hp, 133 Nm 1.5-litre and four-speed automatic are a clear step down from the X50’s 178 hp, 290 Nm turbo engine and seven-speed wet DCT. The X50 also brings a 330-litre boot, blind-spot monitoring and a 14.6-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Pick the Aruz for regular seven-seat duty; the Proton is the more capable five-seat SUV.
The X50 Flagship (RM113,300) sits above every Aruz variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if seven seats, a RM20,900 lower entry price and a full-size spare matter more than outright performance and infotainment.
Pick the Proton X50 if you need 178 hp and 290 Nm, a larger 330-litre boot and more driver-assistance and cabin tech for five occupants.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Aruz RM68,900; Proton X50 RM89,800.
- Seats: Perodua Aruz 7; Proton X50 5.
- Output: Perodua Aruz 101 hp and 133 Nm; Proton X50 178 hp and 290 Nm.
- Transmission: Perodua Aruz 4-speed automatic; Proton X50 7-speed wet dual-clutch automatic.
- Boot space: Perodua Aruz 213 litres; Proton X50 330 litres.
- Wheelbase: Perodua Aruz 2,685 mm; Proton X50 2,600 mm.
Aruz
- Seven seats with a split-folding third row.
- RM20,900 cheaper to buy.
- Full-size 17-inch alloy spare tyre.
- 101 hp and 133 Nm trail the X50's 178 hp and 290 Nm.
- Four-speed automatic has three fewer ratios than the X50's 7DCT.
- No blind-spot information system, navigation or telescopic steering adjustment.
X50
- 178 hp turbo engine produces 290 Nm from 2,000 rpm.
- 330-litre boot is 117 litres larger.
- Blind-spot monitoring and 14.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Only five seats versus the Aruz's seven.
- RM20,900 more expensive.
- Space-saver spare instead of the Aruz's full-size alloy spare.
What the Aruz has over the X50
What the X50 has over the Aruz
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Aruz's wheelbase is 85 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The X50 is 100 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the X50: 330 litres against 213.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM68,900✓ | RM89,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM705/mo✓ | RM915/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,071✓ | RM2,614 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,547 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM12.74 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM23,691 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 101 hp at 6,000 rpm | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 133 Nm at 4,200 rpm | 290 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72 mm × 91.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 4 Speed Automatic | 7DCT |
| Gears | 4 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Geely |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,351 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 213 litres | 330 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001A | GitiComfort F50 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 18 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle with Coil Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (digital controls with memory function) | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Last Row | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 3 Front, 2 Last Row | 2 Front |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 speakers | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's 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 Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Automatic Door-Lock Past 20 km/h | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 6 Times Free Labour Servicing |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Aruz vs X50 FAQ
Is the Perodua Aruz or Proton X50 better?
The Proton X50 is better for performance, boot capacity and equipment, with 178 hp, 290 Nm and 330 litres of luggage space. The Perodua Aruz is the better fit for buyers who genuinely need seven seats and a lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 costs RM20,900 more than the Perodua Aruz.
Which has more seats and luggage space?
The Aruz has seven seats to the X50's five. With all seats in use, the X50 lists a larger 330-litre boot against the Aruz's 213 litres.