Proton Persona vs Proton Saga
Verdict
When comparing the Proton Persona and Saga, the Persona stands out with a larger boot space of 510 litres compared to the Saga's 420 litres, making it more practical for families. However, the Saga boasts a more powerful engine at 118 hp versus the Persona's 107 hp, appealing to those prioritising performance. For Malaysian buyers, the Persona's higher safety rating with 4 airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating adds significant value, despite its higher price of RM 47,800 compared to the Saga's RM 38,990.
Pick the Persona if you value safety and practicality with its larger boot space and better safety features.
Pick the Saga if you prefer a more powerful engine at a lower price point.
Key differences
- Price: RM 47,800 | RM 38,990
- Power: 107 hp | 118 hp
- Boot space: 510 L | 420 L
- Airbags: 4 | 2
- Length: 4,366 mm | 4,390 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,555 mm | 2,465 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 47,800 | RM 38,990✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | A-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,597 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 107 hp | 118 hp✓ |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,366 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 | 510 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 90 | 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.
Persona
- Spacious boot for family use
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating
- Smooth CVT transmission
- Higher price compared to Saga
- Less powerful engine
Saga
- More powerful engine
- Lower price point
- Good fuel efficiency
- Smaller boot space
- Fewer airbags for safety
Persona vs Saga FAQ
Is the Persona or Saga better?
The Persona is better for safety and practicality, while the Saga offers more power at a lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Persona is priced at RM 47,800, whereas the Saga is priced at RM 38,990, making the Saga RM 8,810 cheaper.
Which car has better safety features?
The Persona has better safety features with 4 airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, while the Saga has only 2 airbags.