Car Buyer's Guide

Proton X50 vs Proton X90

Proton X50

Proton X50

Proton X90

Proton X90

Verdict

The X50 has a 22% bigger boot, while the X50 is about 16% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 89,800RM 106,800
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentD-Segment
AssemblyCKDCKD
Powertrain
Engine Tech12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,499 cc1,499 cc
Horsepower178 hp178 hp
Torque290 Nm290 Nm
Cylinder ArrangementInlineInline
Timing TypeChainChain
FuelPetrolPetrol
Drivetrain
TransmissionDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
Transmission Name7DCT
Gears77
Transmission ManufacturerGeely
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.6 seconds
Dimensions
Length4,380 mm4,830 mm
Width1,795 mm1,900 mm
Height1,609 mm1,764 mm
Wheelbase2,600 mm2,805 mm
Weight1,351 kg1,695 kg
Fuel Tank45 litres60 litres
Doors55
Seats57
Boot Space330 litres257 litres
Front Tyre215/60R17225/55R18
Rear Tyre215/60R17225/55R18
Spare TyreSpace SaverSpace Saver
Factory TyresGitiComfort F50Giti Control P10
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)Malaysia (CKD)
ChassisUnibodyUnibody
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Struts
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamMulti-Link
Front Wheels17" Alloys18" Alloy
Rear Wheels17" Alloys18" Alloy
Front BrakesVentilated DiscsVentilated Discs
Rear BrakesSolid DiscsSolid Discs
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point7 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on Two Outer Rear Passenger SeatsAvailable on two middle row passenger seats
Lane-keeping AssistNoNo
Seatbelt ReminderFor All SeatsFor All Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ReflectorLED Reflector
TaillampsFull LEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustableManual Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control SystemDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear VentsRear Vents with Blower control
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row
Audio14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System12.3" Touchscreen Atlas OS Infotainment System with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto and 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front2 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYesYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorDigital/Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes6 Times Free Labour Servicing
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 120RM 120

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.

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