Perodua Aruz vs Proton X50
Verdict
At RM72,900 versus RM89,800, the Perodua Aruz is the cheaper, more practical pick if you need seven seats. It is 55 mm longer, 96 mm taller and has an 85 mm longer wheelbase, but its 101 hp and 133 Nm are modest beside the Proton X50’s 178 hp and 290 Nm. The X50 is quicker on paper, with a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time, and its 330-litre boot beats the Aruz’s 213 litres when all seats are in play.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if you need seven seats, lower purchase cost and a stated 6.4 L/100 km fuel economy figure.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want much stronger performance, a wider cabin footprint and a bigger five-seat boot.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Aruz RM72,900; Proton X50 RM89,800
- Seats: Perodua Aruz 7; Proton X50 5
- Power: Perodua Aruz 101 hp; Proton X50 178 hp
- Torque: Perodua Aruz 133 Nm; Proton X50 290 Nm
- Boot space: Perodua Aruz 213 litres; Proton X50 330 litres
- Wheelbase: Perodua Aruz 2,685 mm; Proton X50 2,600 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 72,900✓ | RM 89,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,496 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 101 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.6 s |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 L/100km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 213 L | 330 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | — |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| 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.
Aruz
- Seven-seat layout
- Lower RM72,900 price
- Stated 6.4 L/100 km fuel economy
- Much lower 101 hp output
- Smaller 213-litre boot
- No 0-100 km/h figure stated
X50
- Strong 178 hp and 290 Nm outputs
- 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 330-litre boot
- Costs RM16,900 more
- Only five seats
- No fuel economy figure stated
Aruz vs X50 FAQ
Is the Perodua Aruz or Proton X50 better?
The Proton X50 is better for performance, with 178 hp, 290 Nm and a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time. The Perodua Aruz is better for family carrying because it has seven seats and costs less.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 costs RM16,900 more than the Perodua Aruz. The Aruz is RM72,900, while the X50 is RM89,800.
Which has more space?
The Perodua Aruz has seven seats and a longer 2,685 mm wheelbase. The Proton X50 has five seats but a larger 330-litre boot, compared with 213 litres in the Aruz.