Proton Iriz vs Proton Saga
Verdict
The Proton Saga is the sharper buy on numbers: it costs RM38,990 against RM42,800 for the Proton Iriz, yet gets a larger 1,499 cc engine with 118 hp and 150 Nm, plus a huge 420-litre boot. The Iriz answers with a B-segment hatchback body, a longer 2,555 mm wheelbase, four airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. For Malaysian buyers, this is space and power versus safety kit and hatchback packaging. The gap is close enough to test drive both.
Pick the Proton Iriz if you want the extra airbags, 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and the easier hatchback body over outright boot space.
Pick the Proton Saga if you want the lower price, stronger 1.5-litre engine and a 420-litre boot for family use.
Key differences
- Price: Proton Iriz RM42,800; Proton Saga RM38,990
- Engine output: Proton Iriz 94 hp/120 Nm; Proton Saga 118 hp/150 Nm
- Transmission: Proton Iriz CVT automatic; Proton Saga conventional automatic
- Size: Proton Iriz 3,945 mm long/1,722 mm wide; Proton Saga 4,390 mm long/1,690 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: Proton Iriz 2,555 mm/215 litres; Proton Saga 2,465 mm/420 litres
- Safety: Proton Iriz 4 airbags and 5-star ASEAN NCAP; Proton Saga 2 airbags and no ASEAN NCAP rating listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 42,800 | RM 38,990✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | A-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,332 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 94 hp | 118 hp✓ |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 150 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,945 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,722 mm | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,554 mm | 1,525 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,555 mm | 2,465 mm |
| Boot space | 215 L | 420 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4✓ | 2 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 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
- Four airbags versus two in the Saga
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Longer 2,555 mm wheelbase
- Smaller 215-litre boot
- Less power and torque at 94 hp and 120 Nm
- Costs RM3,810 more
Saga
- Lower RM38,990 price
- Stronger 118 hp and 150 Nm outputs
- Much larger 420-litre boot
- Only two airbags
- No ASEAN NCAP rating listed
- Higher RM90 yearly road tax
Iriz vs Saga FAQ
Is the Proton Iriz or Proton Saga better?
The Proton Saga is better for price, boot space and engine output. The Proton Iriz is better for listed safety, with four airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. Choose by priority, not badge.
What is the price difference?
The Proton Iriz costs RM42,800, while the Proton Saga costs RM38,990. That makes the Iriz RM3,810 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Proton Saga has the much bigger boot at 420 litres. The Proton Iriz has 215 litres, so the sedan is the easier choice if you regularly carry luggage or bulky shopping.