Proton Iriz vs Proton Persona
Verdict
The Iriz is the cheaper, shorter car: RM42,800 buys a 3,945 mm hatch with a 215-litre boot and a 1.3-litre engine making 94 hp and 120 Nm. The Persona asks RM47,800, but the RM5,000 gap buys a proper sedan boot at 510 litres and the stronger 1.6-litre engine with 107 hp and 150 Nm. Width, height, wheelbase, CVT, front-drive layout, four airbags and 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating are shared, so this is mainly size and shove versus easy parking.
Pick the Proton Iriz if you want the lower price, shorter hatchback body and can live with 215 litres of boot space.
Pick the Proton Persona if you need the 510-litre boot and prefer the stronger 107 hp, 150 Nm 1.6-litre engine.
Key differences
- Price: Proton Iriz RM42,800; Proton Persona RM47,800
- Body and length: Proton Iriz hatchback, 3,945 mm; Proton Persona sedan, 4,366 mm
- Engine: Proton Iriz 1,332 cc; Proton Persona 1,597 cc
- Output: Proton Iriz 94 hp and 120 Nm; Proton Persona 107 hp and 150 Nm
- Boot space: Proton Iriz 215 litres; Proton Persona 510 litres
- Road tax: Proton Iriz RM70 a year; Proton Persona RM90 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 42,800✓ | RM 47,800 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,332 cc | 1,597 cc |
| Power | 94 hp | 107 hp✓ |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 150 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,945 mm | 4,366 mm |
| Width | 1,722 mm | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,554 mm | 1,554 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,555 mm | 2,555 mm |
| Boot space | 215 L | 510 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 4 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | 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.
Iriz
- RM5,000 cheaper to buy
- Shorter 3,945 mm hatchback body
- Lower RM70 annual road tax
- Much smaller 215-litre boot
- Less power and torque at 94 hp and 120 Nm
- Same 40-litre fuel tank as the Persona
Persona
- Large 510-litre boot
- Stronger 1.6-litre engine
- Same 2,555 mm wheelbase as the Iriz
- RM5,000 higher purchase price
- Longer 4,366 mm body
- Higher RM90 annual road tax
Iriz vs Persona FAQ
Is the Proton Iriz or Proton Persona better?
The Persona is the better family car because it has 510 litres of boot space and more output at 107 hp and 150 Nm. The Iriz makes more sense if price and shorter hatchback dimensions matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Proton Persona costs RM5,000 more than the Proton Iriz. The gap is RM47,800 versus RM42,800.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Proton Persona has the much bigger boot at 510 litres. The Proton Iriz has 215 litres, so it is easier to justify if you rarely carry bulky luggage.