Proton Iriz 1.3 Standard CVT vs 1.6 Executive CVT
Verdict
At RM42,800 versus RM50,300, the Proton Iriz 1.3 Standard CVT keeps RM7,500 in your pocket, and both cars are five-seat B-segment hatchbacks with a CVT, front-wheel drive, 2,555 mm wheelbase, 215-litre boot, 40-litre tank, five-star ASEAN NCAP rating and five-year warranty. The Proton Iriz 1.6 Executive CVT gives the money a clear job: a 1,597 cc engine with 107 hp and 150 Nm, plus six airbags. The 1.3 has 94 hp, 120 Nm and four airbags.
Pick the Proton Iriz 1.3 Standard CVT if keeping RM7,500 matters more than the 13 hp, 30 Nm and two-airbag gains.
Pick the Proton Iriz 1.6 Executive CVT if you want the stronger 1.6 engine and six airbags, and can accept RM90 road tax instead of RM70.
Key differences
- Price: Proton Iriz 1.3 Standard CVT RM42,800; Proton Iriz 1.6 Executive CVT RM50,300
- Engine: Proton Iriz 1.3 Standard CVT 1,332 cc; Proton Iriz 1.6 Executive CVT 1,597 cc
- Power and torque: Proton Iriz 1.3 Standard CVT 94 hp/120 Nm; Proton Iriz 1.6 Executive CVT 107 hp/150 Nm
- Airbags: Proton Iriz 1.3 Standard CVT 4; Proton Iriz 1.6 Executive CVT 6
- Road tax per year: Proton Iriz 1.3 Standard CVT RM70; Proton Iriz 1.6 Executive CVT RM90
- Height: Proton Iriz 1.3 Standard CVT 1,554 mm; Proton Iriz 1.6 Executive CVT 1,564 mm
1.3 Standard CVT
- RM7,500 cheaper to buy
- Same CVT automatic and front-wheel drive layout
- Same 2,555 mm wheelbase and 215-litre boot
- Lower output at 94 hp and 120 Nm
- Four airbags instead of six
- No auto emergency braking
1.6 Executive CVT
- Stronger 1,597 cc engine
- 107 hp and 150 Nm outputs
- Six airbags
- Costs RM7,500 more
- Road tax is RM90 a year instead of RM70
- Boot space stays at 215 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 42,800✓ | RM 50,300 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| 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 | 3,945 mm |
| Width | 1,722 mm | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,554 mm | 1,564 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,555 mm | 2,555 mm |
| Boot space | 215 L | 215 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 6✓ |
| 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.
1.3 Standard CVT vs 1.6 Executive CVT FAQ
Is the Proton Iriz 1.3 Standard CVT or Proton Iriz 1.6 Executive CVT better?
The Proton Iriz 1.6 Executive CVT is better on paper because it has 107 hp, 150 Nm and six airbags. The Proton Iriz 1.3 Standard CVT is the value pick if 94 hp, 120 Nm and four airbags are enough.
What is the price difference?
The Proton Iriz 1.6 Executive CVT costs RM7,500 more than the Proton Iriz 1.3 Standard CVT. Road tax is also RM20 higher per year, at RM90 versus RM70.
Do both Proton Iriz variants have the same space?
Yes. Both have five seats, a 2,555 mm wheelbase, 3,945 mm length, 1,722 mm width and a 215-litre boot. The 1.6 Executive CVT is 10 mm taller, at 1,564 mm.