Proton Saga: P2-13A MC2 vs P2-14A
Verdict
The P2-14A is the bigger mechanical step: RM38,990 buys a 1,499 cc petrol engine with 118 hp and 150 Nm, plus a conventional automatic. The outgoing P2-13A MC2 costs RM34,800, uses a 1,332 cc engine with 94 hp and 120 Nm, and stays manual. Space is effectively even where it matters, with both cars getting a 2,465 mm wheelbase, 420-litre boot and 40-litre tank. The older car counters with RM70 road tax and a 4-star ASEAN NCAP score; the P2-14A pays RM90 and has no score to match it.
Pick the Proton Saga P2-13A MC2 if you want the cheaper Saga, can live with a manual gearbox and prefer its RM70 road tax and 4-star ASEAN NCAP score.
Pick the Proton Saga P2-14A if you want the 1.5-litre output jump, a conventional automatic and do not mind paying RM4,190 more.
Key differences
- Price: Proton Saga P2-13A MC2 RM34,800; Proton Saga P2-14A RM38,990
- Engine/output: Proton Saga P2-13A MC2 1,332 cc, 94 hp, 120 Nm; Proton Saga P2-14A 1,499 cc, 118 hp, 150 Nm
- Transmission: Proton Saga P2-13A MC2 manual; Proton Saga P2-14A conventional automatic
- Dimensions: Proton Saga P2-13A MC2 4,335/1,690/1,515 mm; Proton Saga P2-14A 4,390/1,690/1,525 mm
- ASEAN NCAP: Proton Saga P2-13A MC2 4★; Proton Saga P2-14A —
- Road tax/year: Proton Saga P2-13A MC2 RM70; Proton Saga P2-14A RM90
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 34,800✓ | RM 38,990 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | A-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 | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,335 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,515 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 | 2 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 4★ | — |
| 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.
P2-13A MC2
- Lower RM34,800 price
- Lower RM70 annual road tax
- 4★ ASEAN NCAP rating
- 94 hp and 120 Nm trail the P2-14A
- Manual gearbox only in this comparison
- Same 2 airbags as the P2-14A
P2-14A
- Stronger 118 hp and 150 Nm output
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Same 420-litre boot and 40-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM4,190 more
- RM90 road tax is RM20 higher
- No ASEAN NCAP score against the older car’s 4★
P2-13A MC2 vs P2-14A FAQ
Is the Proton Saga P2-13A MC2 or Proton Saga P2-14A better?
The Proton Saga P2-14A is better if you want stronger output and an automatic: 118 hp/150 Nm with a conventional automatic. The Proton Saga P2-13A MC2 is better if RM34,800 pricing, RM70 road tax and a 4★ ASEAN NCAP result matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Proton Saga P2-14A costs RM4,190 more, at RM38,990 versus RM34,800 for the Proton Saga P2-13A MC2. Road tax is also higher on the P2-14A, RM90 a year versus RM70.
Do both Proton Saga generations have the same space?
They are very close. Both seat five, have a 2,465 mm wheelbase, 420-litre boot and 40-litre fuel tank. The P2-14A is 55 mm longer and 10 mm taller, while width is identical at 1,690 mm.