Proton eMas 7 PHEV vs Proton X70
Verdict
At RM109,800 versus RM106,800, the Proton eMas 7 PHEV asks RM3,000 more than the Proton X70, and the money changes the brief. The eMas 7 PHEV brings an 18.4 kWh battery, 83 km EV range, AEB, a six-year warranty and a slightly larger 528-litre boot. The X70 counters with much stronger listed petrol output at 178 hp and 290 Nm, a 60-litre tank and CKD assembly. Both are five-seat C-segment SUVs, but one leans plug-in efficiency, the other petrol familiarity.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV if you can charge regularly and want 83 km of EV range, AEB and the longer six-year warranty.
Pick the Proton X70 if you want the stronger listed output, a larger 60-litre fuel tank and a lower RM106,800 price.
Key differences
- Price: Proton eMas 7 PHEV RM109,800; Proton X70 RM106,800
- Power and torque: Proton eMas 7 PHEV 98 hp/125 Nm; Proton X70 178 hp/290 Nm
- Battery and EV range: Proton eMas 7 PHEV 18.4 kWh/83 km; Proton X70 none
- Size: Proton eMas 7 PHEV 4,740 mm long/1,940 mm wide; Proton X70 4,532 mm long/1,831 mm wide
- Boot and fuel tank: Proton eMas 7 PHEV 528 L/51 L; Proton X70 515 L/60 L
- Warranty and AEB: Proton eMas 7 PHEV 6 years/Yes; Proton X70 5 years/not listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 109,800 | RM 106,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | — | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 98 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 s | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 18.4 kWh | — |
| EV range | 83 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,532 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot space | 528 L✓ | 515 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | — | 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.
eMas 7 PHEV
- 83 km EV range from an 18.4 kWh battery
- Larger 528-litre boot
- AEB listed, with six airbags
- Lower listed output at 98 hp and 125 Nm
- Smaller 51-litre fuel tank
- RM3,000 dearer than the X70
X70
- Stronger 178 hp and 290 Nm petrol output
- Larger 60-litre fuel tank
- Lower RM106,800 price
- No battery or EV range
- AEB not listed
- Shorter five-year warranty
eMas 7 PHEV vs X70 FAQ
Is the Proton eMas 7 PHEV or Proton X70 better?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV is better if you can charge and want 83 km EV range, AEB, a six-year warranty and a bigger boot. The Proton X70 suits buyers who prefer petrol-only running and stronger listed output.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV costs RM109,800, while the Proton X70 costs RM106,800. That makes the eMas 7 PHEV RM3,000 more expensive.
Which has more boot space?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV has the larger boot at 528 litres. The Proton X70 has 515 litres, so the difference is 13 litres in favour of the plug-in hybrid.