Verdict
The Proton eMas 5 costs RM16,300 less, cuts annual road tax from RM120 to RM30 and brings a 30.12 kWh battery with 225 km of EV range. Its 77 hp, 130 Nm rear-drive motor is no power upgrade over the Traz’s 105 hp and 138 Nm petrol four-cylinder, however. The Perodua is the more practical family-shaped choice: it is 175 mm longer and has a 471-litre boot against 375 litres. It also gets 17-inch alloys, LED projector headlamps and autonomous braking with pedestrian detection, where the eMas 5 has 15-inch steel wheels and halogen projectors.
Pick the Perodua Traz if you need the larger 471-litre boot, 17-inch wheels and ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection.
Pick the Proton eMas 5 if a RM16,300 lower entry price, 225 km EV range and RM30 annual road tax suit your daily use.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Traz RM76,100; Proton eMas 5 RM59,800.
- Powertrain: Traz 105 hp and 138 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine; eMas 5 77 hp and 130 Nm electric motor.
- Energy storage: Traz 42-litre fuel tank; eMas 5 30.12 kWh battery with 225 km range.
- Boot space: Traz 471 litres; eMas 5 375 litres.
- Dimensions: Traz 4,310 mm long with a 2,620 mm wheelbase; eMas 5 4,135 mm long with a 2,650 mm wheelbase.
- Rear suspension: Traz torsion beam; eMas 5 multi-link.
Traz
- 471-litre boot is 96 litres larger.
- ASA 3.0 braking works from 4-120 km/h and detects pedestrians.
- LED projector headlamps and 17-inch dual-tone alloys.
- Costs RM16,300 more.
- Annual road tax is RM120 versus RM30.
- Five-year/150,000 km warranty trails the eMas 5’s six-year unlimited-mileage cover.
eMas 5
- 30.12 kWh battery, 225 km range and 53 kW DC charging.
- Six-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus eight-year/160,000 km battery cover.
- Multi-link rear suspension and a 2,650 mm wheelbase.
- 375-litre boot is 96 litres smaller.
- 77 hp and 130 Nm trail the Traz’s 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Halogen projector headlamps and 15-inch steel wheels.
What the Traz has over the eMas 5
What the eMas 5 has over the Traz
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the Traz: 471 litres against 375.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM76,100 | RM59,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM30✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM775/mo | RM610/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,258 | RM1,803✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,190 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM5.95 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM15,111 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 4.6 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 40 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 77 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 130 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 30.12 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 225 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 53 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 125 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,135 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,145 kg | 1,230 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 42 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 471 litres✓ | 375 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 16" Steel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes CR1 | Linglong Comfort Master |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 17 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Dual-tone Alloy | 15" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Dual-tone Alloy | 15" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smart Link, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB 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 Entry (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km BEV and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Is the Perodua Traz or Proton eMas 5 better?
The Traz is better for boot space and active safety, with 471 litres and pedestrian-detecting autonomous braking. The eMas 5 is better for lower upfront cost, lower road tax and electric driving, with 225 km of stated range.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 5 is RM16,300 cheaper than the Perodua Traz.
Which one has the longer warranty?
The Proton eMas 5 has a six-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty, versus five years or 150,000 km for the Traz. It also has eight-year/160,000 km cover for the battery and BEV components.
How long does charging take?
The eMas 5's 30.1 kWh battery takes about 4.6 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 40 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 53 kW peak.