Proton Saga Executive vs Premium
Verdict
At RM44,990 versus RM49,990, the Premium asks RM5,000 more, and that money goes into safety and transmission rather than size or output. Both use a 1,499 cc petrol engine with 118 hp and 150 Nm, seat five, carry 420 litres and share a 5-year warranty. The Premium’s six airbags and auto emergency braking are the serious upgrades over the Executive’s two airbags, while its CVT replaces the Executive’s conventional automatic. If budget allows, the Premium is the sensible Saga.
Pick the Proton Saga Executive if you want the lower purchase cost and can accept two airbags, no auto emergency braking and the conventional automatic.
Pick the Proton Saga Premium if the extra RM5,000 is within reach and you want six airbags, auto emergency braking and the CVT automatic.
Key differences
- Price: Proton Saga Executive RM44,990; Proton Saga Premium RM49,990
- Transmission: Proton Saga Executive conventional automatic; Proton Saga Premium CVT automatic
- Airbags: Proton Saga Executive 2; Proton Saga Premium 6
- Auto emergency braking: Proton Saga Executive not fitted; Proton Saga Premium fitted
- Top speed: Proton Saga Executive not stated; Proton Saga Premium 175 km/h
- Power and torque: Proton Saga Executive 118 hp/150 Nm; Proton Saga Premium 118 hp/150 Nm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 44,990✓ | RM 49,990 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | A-Segment | A-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 118 hp | 118 hp |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | — | 175 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,390 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,525 mm | 1,525 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,465 mm | 2,465 mm |
| Boot space | 420 L | 420 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| 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.
Executive
- RM5,000 cheaper to buy
- Same 118 hp and 150 Nm output
- Same 420-litre boot
- Only two airbags
- No auto emergency braking
- No listed top speed
Premium
- Six airbags
- Auto emergency braking included
- Listed 175 km/h top speed
- RM5,000 dearer
- No extra power or torque
- Same 420-litre boot as the Executive
Executive vs Premium FAQ
Is the Proton Saga Executive or Proton Saga Premium better?
The Proton Saga Premium is the better buy if safety kit matters. It gets six airbags and auto emergency braking, while the Executive has two airbags and no AEB. Both have the same 1,499 cc engine output.
What is the price difference?
The Proton Saga Premium costs RM5,000 more than the Proton Saga Executive, at RM49,990 versus RM44,990.
Do the Proton Saga Executive and Proton Saga Premium have the same engine and space?
Yes. Both use a 1,499 cc petrol engine with 118 hp and 150 Nm, seat five, have a 420-litre boot, a 40-litre fuel tank and the same 4,390 mm length.