Verdict
At RM59,800 each, these two Protons answer very different family needs. The eMas 5 is the cheaper-to-tax choice at RM30 a year, with a 30.12-kWh battery, 225-km range and 375-litre boot. It also brings six airbags and a 14.6-inch touchscreen. The Exora counters with seven seats, a 55-litre petrol tank and a 1.6-litre turbo producing 138 hp and 205 Nm. Its 4,610-mm body is far longer, but the 132-litre boot is much smaller with all seats in use.
Pick the Proton eMas 5 if five seats, a 225-km EV range, lower RM30 road tax and stronger safety equipment suit your daily use.
Pick the Proton Exora if you need seven seats and the flexibility of a 55-litre petrol tank for longer family trips.
Key differences
- Price: Proton eMas 5 RM59,800; Proton Exora RM59,800.
- Seating: Proton eMas 5 has 5 seats; Proton Exora has 7 seats.
- Powertrain: Proton eMas 5 has a 77-hp, 130-Nm electric motor; Proton Exora has a 138-hp, 205-Nm 1,561-cc turbo petrol engine.
- Energy use: Proton eMas 5 has a 30.12-kWh battery and 225-km range; Proton Exora has a 55-litre petrol tank.
- Boot space: Proton eMas 5 has 375 litres; Proton Exora has 132 litres.
- Safety: Proton eMas 5 has six airbags; Proton Exora has two airbags.
eMas 5
- RM30 annual road tax versus RM120.
- 375-litre boot despite its shorter 4,135-mm body.
- Six airbags, stability control and blind spot information system.
- Five seats versus the Exora's seven.
- 77 hp and 130 Nm versus 138 hp and 205 Nm.
- No listed full-size spare tyre, unlike the Exora's 16-inch steel spare.
Exora
- Seven-seat cabin with split-folding middle and last rows.
- 138 hp and 205 Nm from its 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Full-size 16-inch steel spare tyre and 16-inch alloy wheels.
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM30.
- Only two airbags, with no listed stability control or blind spot information system.
- 132-litre boot versus 375 litres in the eMas 5.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM59,800 | RM59,800 |
| Body type | Hatchback | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM30✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged |
| Capacity | — | 1,561 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 138 hp |
| Torque | — | 205 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 76 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 8.9 |
| 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 | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Punch Powertrain |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | 125 km/h✓ | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,135 mm | 4,610 mm |
| Width | 1,805 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,691 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Weight | 1,230 kg | 1,447 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 375 litres✓ | 132 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/65R15 | 205/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/65R15 | 205/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Linglong Comfort Master | Goodyear Assurance |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 6 Three-point, 1 Lap-belt on Middle Row |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| 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 Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | Radio with CD/MP3 player, Bluetooth, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down only |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Depress Brake Pedal) | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote control activation |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 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.
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eMas 5 vs Exora FAQ
Is the Proton eMas 5 or Proton Exora better?
The eMas 5 is better for a five-seat EV with 225 km of range, a 375-litre boot and six airbags. The Exora is better when seven seats and a 55-litre petrol tank matter more than boot space and safety equipment.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference: both the Proton eMas 5 and Proton Exora cost RM59,800.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Proton eMas 5 costs RM30 a year in road tax, compared with RM120 for the Proton Exora. That is an RM90 annual saving for the eMas 5.