Verdict
For a Malaysian family carrying prams or balik kampung bags, the Perodua Traz makes the more rational case: its 471-litre boot is 141 litres larger, its 2,620 mm wheelbase is 20 mm longer, and ASA 3.0 operates from 4-120 km/h with pedestrian detection. The Proton X50 is the outright performance choice, with 178 hp and 290 Nm versus 105 hp and 138 Nm, plus a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 7.6 seconds. But the Traz also brings lane-keeping steering correction, where the X50 does not.
The X50 Flagship (RM113,300) sits above every Traz variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Perodua Traz if you want the larger 471-litre boot, active emergency braking and lane-keeping assistance for less money.
Pick the Proton X50 if 178 hp, 290 Nm and a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h claim matter more than boot space and driver-assistance hardware.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Traz RM76,100; Proton X50 RM89,800.
- Output: Perodua Traz 105 hp and 138 Nm; Proton X50 178 hp and 290 Nm.
- Boot space: Perodua Traz 471 litres; Proton X50 330 litres.
- Wheelbase: Perodua Traz 2,620 mm; Proton X50 2,600 mm.
- Safety assistance: Perodua Traz ASA 3.0 with pedestrian detection and lane-keeping steering correction; Proton X50 has neither listed.
- Warranty mileage: Perodua Traz 150,000 km; Proton X50 unlimited mileage.
Traz
- 471-litre boot, 141 litres larger than the X50's.
- ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking works from 4-120 km/h and detects pedestrians.
- Lane-keeping steering correction and a full-size 16-inch steel spare tyre.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the X50's 178 hp and 290 Nm.
- Manual air-con, versus the X50's automatic climate control.
- 9.0-inch wired smartphone infotainment is smaller than the X50's 14.6-inch wireless setup.
X50
- 178 hp, 290 Nm and a claimed 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 14.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Automatic climate control, auto wipers and passive cruise control.
- 330-litre boot is 141 litres smaller than the Traz's.
- No listed autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assistance.
- Space-saver spare tyre rather than the Traz's full-size spare.
What the Traz has over the X50
What the X50 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 330.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM76,100✓ | RM89,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM775/mo✓ | RM915/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,258✓ | RM2,614 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm | 290 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7DCT |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Geely |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.6 seconds |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,145 kg | 1,351 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 42 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 471 litres✓ | 330 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 16" Steel | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes CR1 | GitiComfort F50 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 18 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Dual-tone Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Dual-tone Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| 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 Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Reflector |
| 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 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 | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 6 Times Free Labour Servicing |
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). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the Perodua Traz or Proton X50 better?
The Traz is better for family practicality and active safety, with a 471-litre boot, autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction. The X50 is better for pace and cabin tech, producing 178 hp and 290 Nm with a 14.6-inch touchscreen.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 costs RM13,700 more than the Perodua Traz. That gap brings 73 hp and 152 Nm more, automatic climate control, auto wipers, passive cruise control and a larger 14.6-inch touchscreen, but not the Traz's larger boot or listed active-safety functions.
Which has the bigger boot, the Perodua Traz or Proton X50?
The Perodua Traz has the bigger boot at 471 litres, compared with 330 litres in the Proton X50. That is a 141-litre advantage for the Traz.