Perodua QV-E vs Proton X50
Verdict
The Perodua QV-E is RM9,800 cheaper and brings EV running with a 52.5 kWh battery, 370 km range and 201 hp, yet its 7.5-second century sprint is only a tenth quicker than the Proton X50’s 7.6 seconds. The X50 counters with a bigger body, 330 litres of boot space and a 45-litre petrol tank, but it costs RM89,800 against RM80,000. For a Malaysian buyer, this is less about pace and more about charging access versus petrol convenience.
Pick the Perodua QV-E if you want the cheaper B-segment SUV, EV range of 370 km, a longer 6-year warranty and auto emergency braking on the spec sheet.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want petrol refuelling, a longer and taller SUV, and the slightly larger 330-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua QV-E RM80,000; Proton X50 RM89,800
- Powertrain: Perodua QV-E single electric motor; Proton X50 1,499 cc petrol
- Power and 0-100 km/h: Perodua QV-E 201 hp and 7.5 s; Proton X50 178 hp and 7.6 s
- Energy storage: Perodua QV-E 52.5 kWh battery and 370 km range; Proton X50 45 L fuel tank
- Size: Perodua QV-E 4,170 mm long and 1,502 mm tall; Proton X50 4,380 mm long and 1,609 mm tall
- Wheelbase and boot: Perodua QV-E 2,680 mm and 320 L; Proton X50 2,600 mm and 330 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 80,000✓ | RM 89,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 178 hp |
| Torque | — | 290 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s✓ | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 165 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 52.5 kWh | — |
| EV range | 370 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,170 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,502 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot space | 320 L | 330 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | 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.
QV-E
- RM9,800 cheaper to buy
- 201 hp EV output with 7.5 s 0-100 km/h
- 370 km EV range from 52.5 kWh battery
- Boot is smaller at 320 L
- Shorter and lower body than the X50
- Needs charging access
X50
- Longer 4,380 mm body
- Slightly bigger 330 L boot
- 45 L petrol tank suits quick refuelling
- Costs RM9,800 more
- Lower power at 178 hp
- Warranty is 5 years versus 6 years
QV-E vs X50 FAQ
Is the Perodua QV-E or Proton X50 better?
The Perodua QV-E is the sharper on-paper buy if you can charge at home or work: it is cheaper, more powerful and has 370 km range. The Proton X50 makes more sense if petrol refuelling and a bigger body matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua QV-E costs RM80,000, while the Proton X50 costs RM89,800. That makes the QV-E RM9,800 cheaper.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Perodua QV-E is just quicker, taking 7.5 seconds from 0-100 km/h against the Proton X50’s 7.6 seconds. The difference is only 0.1 second, so performance is very close.