Proton X50 vs Seres 3
Verdict
At RM89,800 against RM95,000, the Proton X50 is RM5,200 cheaper and brings the stronger acceleration story: 178 hp, 290 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds from a 1.5-litre petrol engine. The Seres 3 asks you to pay more for EV running, a 53.6 kWh battery, 340 km range and far better practicality, with 525 litres of boot space versus 330 litres. Both are B-segment, five-seat, front-wheel-drive SUVs with six airbags and RM120 road tax, so the choice is really pace and price against electric use and cabin packaging.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want the cheaper B-segment SUV with more power, quoted torque and a stated 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Seres 3 if you want an electric SUV with 340 km range, a 53.6 kWh battery and a much larger boot.
Key differences
- Price: Proton X50 RM89,800; Seres 3 RM95,000
- Powertrain: Proton X50 1,499 cc petrol; Seres 3 single electric motor
- Power: Proton X50 178 hp; Seres 3 161 hp
- Boot space: Proton X50 330 L; Seres 3 525 L
- Size: Proton X50 4,380/1,795/1,609 mm; Seres 3 4,385/1,850/1,650 mm
- Wheelbase: Proton X50 2,600 mm; Seres 3 2,655 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 89,800✓ | RM 95,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 178 hp✓ | 161 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 s | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 53.6 kWh |
| EV range | — | 340 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,609 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Boot space | 330 L | 525 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | — |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 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.
X50
- RM5,200 cheaper to buy
- Higher output at 178 hp
- 0-100 km/h quoted at 7.6 seconds
- Much smaller 330-litre boot
- Shorter 2,600 mm wheelbase
- Petrol use means a 45-litre fuel tank to fill
3
- Electric powertrain with 340 km range
- Larger 525-litre boot
- Longer 2,655 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM5,200 more
- Lower power at 161 hp
- No quoted 0-100 km/h figure
X50 vs 3 FAQ
Is the Proton X50 or Seres 3 better?
For performance and price, the Proton X50 has the edge with 178 hp and a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h claim. For EV use and luggage space, the Seres 3 is the better fit with 340 km range and a 525-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 costs RM89,800, while the Seres 3 costs RM95,000. That makes the Seres 3 RM5,200 more expensive.
Which SUV has the bigger boot?
The Seres 3 has the bigger boot at 525 litres. The Proton X50 has 330 litres, so the Seres gives you 195 litres more luggage capacity.