Perodua Traz vs Proton X50
Verdict
At RM76,100, the Perodua Traz is RM13,700 cheaper than the RM89,800 Proton X50, and it puts that budget case together with the bigger boot: 471 litres plays 330 litres. It also has a slightly longer 2,620 mm wheelbase and auto emergency braking. The X50 is the quicker, stronger car by a long way, with 178 hp and 290 Nm against 105 hp and 138 Nm, plus a stated 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time. Both are CKD, petrol, front-wheel-drive B-segment SUVs with six airbags and five-year warranties.
Pick the Perodua Traz if you want the cheaper B-SUV with the larger 471-litre boot, longer 2,620 mm wheelbase and auto emergency braking.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want the much stronger engine, with 178 hp, 290 Nm and a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Traz RM76,100; Proton X50 RM89,800
- Output: Perodua Traz 105 hp/138 Nm; Proton X50 178 hp/290 Nm
- Transmission: Perodua Traz CVT automatic; Proton X50 wet dual-clutch automatic
- Boot space: Perodua Traz 471 litres; Proton X50 330 litres
- Size: Perodua Traz 4,310/1,770/1,655 mm; Proton X50 4,380/1,795/1,609 mm
- Wheelbase: Perodua Traz 2,620 mm; Proton X50 2,600 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 76,100✓ | RM 89,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,496 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 105 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 138 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 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot space | 471 L✓ | 330 L |
| Fuel tank | 42 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| 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.
Traz
- RM13,700 lower entry price
- Larger 471-litre boot
- Auto emergency braking included
- Only 105 hp and 138 Nm
- No stated 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 42-litre fuel tank
X50
- Much stronger 178 hp and 290 Nm engine
- Stated 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Wider body and larger 45-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM13,700 more
- Smaller 330-litre boot
- Shorter 2,600 mm wheelbase
Traz vs X50 FAQ
Is the Perodua Traz 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 Traz is better for price-led family use, with a lower price, 471-litre boot and auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 costs RM13,700 more than the Perodua Traz. That extra money mainly buys a much stronger engine and a wet dual-clutch automatic transmission, while the Traz counters with more boot space.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Perodua Traz has the bigger boot at 471 litres. The Proton X50 has 330 litres, so the Traz gives you 141 litres more luggage space.