Proton X50 vs Toyota Veloz
Verdict
At RM89,800 against RM95,000, the Proton X50 asks less money and gives far more shove: 178 hp, 290 Nm and a 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time play against the Toyota Veloz’s 105 hp and 138 Nm. The Toyota answers with the family-car basics the Proton cannot match, namely seven seats, a longer 2,750 mm wheelbase and a taller 1,700 mm body. The X50 is the driver’s pick; the Veloz is the people carrier.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want stronger performance, a lower price and a bigger 330 L boot, and only need five seats.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if seven seats, a longer 2,750 mm wheelbase and AEB matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: Proton X50 RM89,800; Toyota Veloz RM95,000
- Seats: Proton X50 5; Toyota Veloz 7
- Power and torque: Proton X50 178 hp/290 Nm; Toyota Veloz 105 hp/138 Nm
- Transmission: Proton X50 wet dual-clutch automatic; Toyota Veloz CVT automatic
- Wheelbase: Proton X50 2,600 mm; Toyota Veloz 2,750 mm
- Boot space: Proton X50 330 L; Toyota Veloz 137 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 89,800✓ | RM 95,000 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 178 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 s | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,609 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 330 L✓ | 137 L |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 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
- Much stronger 178 hp and 290 Nm outputs
- Quoted 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 330 L boot is larger than the Veloz’s 137 L
- Only five seats
- Shorter 2,600 mm wheelbase
- No ASEAN NCAP score or AEB stated
Veloz
- Seven seats for larger households
- Longer 2,750 mm wheelbase
- Six airbags, AEB and 5-star ASEAN NCAP
- 105 hp and 138 Nm are well down on the X50
- Smaller 137 L boot
- Costs RM5,200 more
X50 vs Veloz FAQ
Is the Proton X50 or Toyota Veloz better?
The Proton X50 is better for performance and luggage space, with 178 hp, 290 Nm and a 330 L boot. The Toyota Veloz is better if you need seven seats, AEB and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 is RM5,200 cheaper: RM89,800 versus RM95,000 for the Toyota Veloz.
Which is more practical for family use?
For carrying people, the Toyota Veloz has the advantage with seven seats and a 2,750 mm wheelbase. For boot space as measured here, the Proton X50 has more, at 330 L versus 137 L.