Proton X50 vs Toyota Yaris Cross
Verdict
The Proton X50 costs RM89,800 and is the quicker, harder-hitting choice: 178 hp and 290 Nm against the Toyota Yaris Cross’ 105 hp and 138 Nm, with a quoted 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time. The Toyota asks RM99,900, but answers with family-friendly space: 471 litres of boot room versus 330 litres, plus a slightly longer 2,620 mm wheelbase. Both are CKD, front-wheel-drive B-segment SUVs with six airbags, five seats, RM120 road tax and a five-year warranty. Power or packaging decides this one.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want the stronger petrol SUV, a lower price and a much bigger power and torque margin.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if boot space, a longer wheelbase and a taller cabin matter more than outright performance.
Key differences
- Price: Proton X50 RM89,800; Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900
- Power and torque: Proton X50 178 hp/290 Nm; Toyota Yaris Cross 105 hp/138 Nm
- Transmission: Proton X50 wet dual-clutch automatic; Toyota Yaris Cross CVT automatic
- Size: Proton X50 4,380 mm long/1,795 mm wide/1,609 mm tall; Toyota Yaris Cross 4,310 mm/1,770 mm/1,655 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: Proton X50 2,600 mm/330 litres; Toyota Yaris Cross 2,620 mm/471 litres
- Fuel tank: Proton X50 45 litres; Toyota Yaris Cross 42 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 89,800✓ | RM 99,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,609 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Boot space | 330 L | 471 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| 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
- RM10,100 cheaper
- Far stronger 178 hp and 290 Nm output
- Quoted 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Boot is much smaller at 330 litres
- Shorter 2,600 mm wheelbase
- No auto emergency braking listed
Yaris Cross
- Larger 471-litre boot
- Longer 2,620 mm wheelbase
- Taller 1,655 mm body
- Costs RM10,100 more
- Much lower 105 hp and 138 Nm outputs
- No auto emergency braking listed
X50 vs Yaris Cross FAQ
Is the Proton X50 or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Proton X50 is better for performance and price, with 178 hp, 290 Nm and a lower RM89,800 price. The Toyota Yaris Cross is better for luggage space, with a 471-litre boot against the X50’s 330 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Yaris Cross costs RM99,900, while the Proton X50 costs RM89,800. That makes the Toyota RM10,100 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Toyota Yaris Cross has the bigger boot at 471 litres. The Proton X50 has 330 litres, so the Toyota gives you 141 litres more luggage space.