Perodua Myvi vs Proton eMas 5
Verdict
The Perodua Myvi is the cheaper, higher-powered petrol choice at RM46,500, with 94 hp, 4.5 L/100 km economy and the familiar B-segment hatchback format that made it Malaysia’s default smart-money car. The Proton eMas 5 costs RM59,800, so the RM13,300 gap buys an EV with a 30.1 kWh battery, 225 km range, a larger body, 375-litre boot, six airbags and a six-year warranty. For daily urban use, the eMas 5 has the space advantage; for lower buy-in and petrol convenience, the Myvi is hard to ignore.
Pick the Perodua Myvi if you want the lower purchase price, petrol refuelling convenience and stronger 94 hp output.
Pick the Proton eMas 5 if you want an electric hatchback with more boot space, a longer wheelbase and six airbags.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Myvi RM46,500; Proton eMas 5 RM59,800
- Powertrain: Perodua Myvi 1,329 cc petrol/CVT/FWD; Proton eMas 5 single-motor electric/single-ratio/RWD
- Power: Perodua Myvi 94 hp; Proton eMas 5 77 hp
- Size: Perodua Myvi 3,895 mm long, 1,735 mm wide; Proton eMas 5 4,135 mm long, 1,805 mm wide
- Boot space: Perodua Myvi 277 litres; Proton eMas 5 375 litres
- Road tax: Perodua Myvi RM70 a year; Proton eMas 5 RM30 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 46,500✓ | RM 59,800 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,329 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 94 hp✓ | 77 hp |
| Torque | 121 Nm | — |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s | — |
| Top speed | — | 125 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 30.1 kWh |
| EV range | — | 225 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,895 mm | 4,135 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Boot space | 277 L | 375 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 36 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 6✓ |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | — |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 6✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 70 | RM 30✓ |
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.
Myvi
- Lower RM46,500 entry price
- More power at 94 hp
- Frugal 4.5 L/100 km petrol consumption
- Smaller 277-litre boot
- Four airbags versus six
- Shorter five-year warranty
eMas 5
- Larger 375-litre boot
- Longer 2,650 mm wheelbase
- Six airbags and six-year warranty
- Costs RM13,300 more
- Lower 77 hp output
- 225 km EV range needs charging routine planning
Myvi vs eMas 5 FAQ
Is the Perodua Myvi or Proton eMas 5 better?
The Perodua Myvi is better for lower purchase cost and petrol convenience. The Proton eMas 5 is better if you want an EV with more space, six airbags and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Myvi costs RM46,500, while the Proton eMas 5 costs RM59,800. That makes the Proton RM13,300 more expensive.
Which has more boot space?
The Proton eMas 5 has the bigger boot at 375 litres. The Perodua Myvi has 277 litres, so the Proton gives you 98 litres more luggage space.