Proton Iriz vs Wuling Bingo
Verdict
At RM42,800 versus RM67,800, the Proton Iriz is the cheaper, more conventional buy: five seats, 94 hp and a 40-litre petrol tank suit mixed Malaysian use. The Wuling Bingo asks RM25,000 more but brings EV running, a 31.9 kWh battery, 273 km range, six airbags and a much bigger 395-litre boot. They are almost identical in footprint, with just 5 mm between them in length, so this is less about size and more about seating, boot space and petrol versus charging.
Pick the Proton Iriz if you want the lower price, five seats and a petrol hatchback with 94 hp.
Pick the Wuling Bingo if you want an electric hatchback with 273 km range, six airbags and the bigger boot.
Key differences
- Price: Proton Iriz RM42,800; Wuling Bingo RM67,800
- Seats: Proton Iriz 5; Wuling Bingo 4
- Powertrain: Proton Iriz 1,332 cc petrol; Wuling Bingo single motor electric
- Power: Proton Iriz 94 hp; Wuling Bingo 67 hp
- Boot space: Proton Iriz 215 litres; Wuling Bingo 395 litres
- Road tax: Proton Iriz RM70/year; Wuling Bingo RM20/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 42,800✓ | RM 67,800 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,332 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 94 hp✓ | 67 hp |
| Torque | 120 Nm | — |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 31.9 kWh |
| EV range | — | 273 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,945 mm | 3,950 mm |
| Width | 1,722 mm | 1,708 mm |
| Height | 1,554 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,555 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Boot space | 215 L | 395 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 6✓ |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | — |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70 | RM 20✓ |
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
- RM25,000 cheaper to buy
- Five seats instead of four
- Higher 94 hp output
- Smaller 215-litre boot
- Four airbags versus six
- Higher RM70 annual road tax
Bingo
- 273 km EV range
- Larger 395-litre boot
- Six airbags
- Costs RM25,000 more
- Four seats only
- Lower 67 hp output
Iriz vs Bingo FAQ
Is the Proton Iriz or Wuling Bingo better?
The Proton Iriz is better for price, seating and power. The Wuling Bingo is better for EV use, boot space and airbags. For most families needing five seats, the Iriz has the clearer practical edge.
What is the price difference?
The Wuling Bingo costs RM25,000 more than the Proton Iriz. The extra outlay gets you an electric powertrain, 31.9 kWh battery, 273 km range, six airbags and a 395-litre boot.
Which has more space for luggage?
The Wuling Bingo has the larger boot at 395 litres, compared with 215 litres in the Proton Iriz. If luggage space matters more than carrying five people, the Bingo has the advantage.