Proton eMas 5 vs Proton Persona
Verdict
The eMas 5 asks RM59,800 against the Persona’s RM47,800, so the RM12,000 gap buys an electric B-segment hatch with a 30.1 kWh battery, 225 km range, rear-wheel drive, six airbags, a longer 2,650 mm wheelbase and lower RM30 road tax. The Persona is the more conventional buy: petrol, CVT, 107 hp, a 40-litre tank and a much bigger 510-litre boot. It is also longer, cheaper and carries a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, while the eMas 5’s rating is not listed.
Pick the Proton eMas 5 if you want an electric hatchback with 225 km range, six airbags, rear-wheel drive and lower annual road tax.
Pick the Proton Persona if you want the cheaper petrol sedan with more power, a larger boot and a listed 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
Key differences
- Price: Proton eMas 5 RM59,800; Proton Persona RM47,800
- Powertrain: Proton eMas 5 single motor electric; Proton Persona 1,597 cc petrol with CVT
- Power: Proton eMas 5 77 hp; Proton Persona 107 hp
- Boot space: Proton eMas 5 375 litres; Proton Persona 510 litres
- Wheelbase: Proton eMas 5 2,650 mm; Proton Persona 2,555 mm
- Road tax: Proton eMas 5 RM30/year; Proton Persona RM90/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 59,800 | RM 47,800✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,597 cc |
| Power | 77 hp | 107 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 125 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 30.1 kWh | — |
| EV range | 225 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,135 mm | 4,366 mm |
| Width | 1,805 mm | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,554 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,555 mm |
| Boot space | 375 L | 510 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 30✓ | RM 90 |
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.
eMas 5
- 225 km EV range from a 30.1 kWh battery
- Six airbags versus four in the Persona
- Longer 2,650 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM12,000 more
- Smaller 375-litre boot
- ASEAN NCAP rating not listed
Persona
- Cheaper purchase price
- Bigger 510-litre boot
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating listed
- Four airbags versus six in the eMas 5
- Shorter 2,555 mm wheelbase
- Higher RM90 annual road tax
eMas 5 vs Persona FAQ
Is the Proton eMas 5 or Proton Persona better?
The Proton Persona is the safer default if you need price, boot space and a listed 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. The Proton eMas 5 makes more sense if you specifically want an EV with 225 km range and six airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 5 costs RM12,000 more than the Proton Persona.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Proton Persona has the bigger boot at 510 litres, compared with 375 litres in the Proton eMas 5.