Perodua Ativa vs Proton X50
Verdict
At RM62,500, the Perodua Ativa undercuts the RM89,800 Proton X50 by RM27,300, and it is not just a cheap play: it uses 5.3 L/100 km, costs RM20 a year in road tax and has a larger 369-litre boot. The Proton answers with a far stronger 1.5 litre engine, 178 hp and 290 Nm against 97 hp and 140 Nm, plus a quoted 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time. The Ativa is the rational city SUV; the X50 is the bigger, quicker one.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if you want the lower running costs, 5.3 L/100 km fuel use, RM20 road tax and the larger 369-litre boot.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want 178 hp, 290 Nm, a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time and the larger footprint.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Ativa RM62,500, Proton X50 RM89,800
- Engine capacity: Perodua Ativa 996 cc, Proton X50 1,499 cc
- Power and torque: Perodua Ativa 97 hp/140 Nm, Proton X50 178 hp/290 Nm
- Size: Perodua Ativa 4,065 mm long and 1,710 mm wide, Proton X50 4,380 mm long and 1,795 mm wide
- Boot space: Perodua Ativa 369 litres, Proton X50 330 litres
- Road tax: Perodua Ativa RM20 a year, Proton X50 RM120 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 62,500✓ | RM 89,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 996 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 97 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 140 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 | 4,065 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot space | 369 L✓ | 330 L |
| Fuel tank | 36 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 20✓ | 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.
Ativa
- Cheaper by RM27,300
- Lower 5.3 L/100 km fuel figure
- Larger 369-litre boot
- Only 97 hp and 140 Nm
- Smaller 36-litre fuel tank
- Shorter 2,525 mm wheelbase
X50
- Much stronger 178 hp and 290 Nm output
- Quoted 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 2,600 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM27,300 more
- Higher RM120 yearly road tax
- Smaller 330-litre boot
Ativa vs X50 FAQ
Is the Perodua Ativa or Proton X50 better?
For value and running costs, the Perodua Ativa is better. For performance, the Proton X50 is clearly ahead with 178 hp, 290 Nm and a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 costs RM27,300 more than the Perodua Ativa. That premium mainly buys a larger body, a bigger 1.5 litre engine and much stronger outputs.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The Perodua Ativa has the bigger boot at 369 litres. The Proton X50 has 330 litres, despite being longer and wider than the Ativa.