Proton eMas 7 vs Toyota Yaris Cross
Verdict
The Proton eMas 7 costs RM103,800, RM3,900 more than the RM99,900 Toyota Yaris Cross, and that small gap changes the brief completely. The Proton is a C-segment EV with 215 hp, a 49.5 kWh battery, 345 km of range and a 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The Toyota is a B-segment petrol SUV with a 1.5 litre engine, 105 hp, a CVT and a 42 litre tank. The eMas 7 is larger, but the Yaris Cross still has the bigger boot, 471 litres against 461 litres.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 if you want EV running, much stronger power, a larger C-segment body and the longer six-year warranty.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you prefer petrol refuelling, a lower RM99,900 entry price, lower RM120 road tax and a slightly larger boot.
Key differences
- Price: Proton eMas 7 RM103,800; Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900
- Power: Proton eMas 7 215 hp; Toyota Yaris Cross 105 hp
- Energy source: Proton eMas 7 electric with 49.5 kWh battery and 345 km range; Toyota Yaris Cross petrol with 1,496 cc engine and 42 litre tank
- Size: Proton eMas 7 4,615 mm long and 2,750 mm wheelbase; Toyota Yaris Cross 4,310 mm long and 2,620 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Proton eMas 7 461 litres; Toyota Yaris Cross 471 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Proton eMas 7 six years and RM200; Toyota Yaris Cross five years and RM120
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 103,800 | RM 99,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 215 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | — | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | — |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 49.5 kWh | — |
| EV range | 345 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,615 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,901 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Boot space | 461 L | 471 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 200 | 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
- 215 hp motor is far stronger than the Toyota’s 105 hp petrol engine
- 345 km EV range from a 49.5 kWh battery
- Larger C-segment footprint with a 2,750 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM3,900 more
- Boot is 10 litres smaller than the Toyota’s
- Road tax is RM200 versus RM120
Yaris Cross
- Lower purchase price
- 471 litre boot is bigger than the Proton’s 461 litres
- Petrol engine and 42 litre tank suit buyers not ready for EV charging
- 105 hp is well down on the Proton’s 215 hp
- Smaller B-segment body and shorter 2,620 mm wheelbase
- AEB and ASEAN NCAP rating are not specified
eMas 7 vs Yaris Cross FAQ
Is the Proton eMas 7 or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Proton eMas 7 is better for performance, size and EV use, with 215 hp, 345 km range and a C-segment body. The Toyota Yaris Cross is better if you want petrol refuelling, lower road tax and a slightly bigger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 7 is RM3,900 more expensive than the Toyota Yaris Cross. That extra spend gets you an electric motor, 49.5 kWh battery, 345 km range, more power and a larger body.
Which SUV is bigger and more practical?
The Proton eMas 7 is the bigger SUV at 4,615 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase. The Toyota Yaris Cross is shorter at 4,310 mm with a 2,620 mm wheelbase, but its 471 litre boot beats the Proton’s 461 litres.