Proton X50 vs Toyota Yaris
Verdict
At RM89,800, the Proton X50 is only RM1,800 above the RM88,000 Toyota Yaris, but the brief is very different. The X50 is the stronger, larger car: 178 hp and 290 Nm against 105 hp and 150 Nm, plus a 330-litre boot versus 286 litres. The Yaris fights back with 7 airbags, ASEAN NCAP 5-star rating and AEB, while the X50 has 6 airbags and no AEB rating listed here. For a Malaysian buyer, this is pace and SUV space versus a safer-on-paper hatchback package.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want SUV height, a much stronger 178 hp/290 Nm engine and the bigger 330-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota Yaris if you want the lower price, 7 airbags, AEB and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP result.
Key differences
- Power: Proton X50 178 hp; Toyota Yaris 105 hp
- Torque: Proton X50 290 Nm; Toyota Yaris 150 Nm
- Boot space: Proton X50 330 L; Toyota Yaris 286 L
- Size: Proton X50 4,380 mm long and 1,795 mm wide; Toyota Yaris 4,140 mm long and 1,730 mm wide
- Safety kit: Proton X50 6 airbags and AEB not listed; Toyota Yaris 7 airbags and AEB
- Road tax: Proton X50 RM120/year; Toyota Yaris RM90/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 89,800 | RM 88,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| 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✓ | 150 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 | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,609 mm | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Boot space | 330 L✓ | 286 L |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | 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.
X50
- Far stronger output at 178 hp and 290 Nm
- Larger SUV body with a 330-litre boot
- Quicker on paper, with 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds
- Costs RM1,800 more
- AEB and ASEAN NCAP rating not listed here
- Higher road tax at RM120 a year
Yaris
- 7 airbags, one more than the X50
- AEB and 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Lower RM90 annual road tax
- Much lower output at 105 hp and 150 Nm
- Smaller 286-litre boot
- Shorter and lower hatchback body
X50 vs Yaris FAQ
Is the Proton X50 or Toyota Yaris better?
The Proton X50 is better for performance and SUV space. The Toyota Yaris is better if your priority is listed safety kit, with 7 airbags, AEB and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP result.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 costs RM1,800 more than the Toyota Yaris.
Which has more boot space?
The Proton X50 has the larger boot at 330 litres, compared with 286 litres in the Toyota Yaris.