Proton X70 vs Toyota Yaris Cross
Verdict
The Proton X70 costs RM106,800 against the Toyota Yaris Cross at RM99,900, so the RM6,900 gap buys a C-segment SUV with much more engine output: 178 hp and 290 Nm versus 105 hp and 138 Nm. It is also longer, wider and has a bigger 515-litre boot. The Yaris Cross counters as the smaller B-segment choice, with the same five seats, six airbags, five-year warranty and RM120 road tax. Neither lists auto emergency braking here.
Pick the Proton X70 if you want the larger SUV with stronger performance, a bigger boot and a 60-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you want the cheaper, smaller SUV and can live with 105 hp and a 471-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Proton X70 RM106,800; Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900
- Segment: Proton X70 C-segment; Toyota Yaris Cross B-segment
- Power and torque: Proton X70 178 hp/290 Nm; Toyota Yaris Cross 105 hp/138 Nm
- Size: Proton X70 4,532 mm long/1,831 mm wide; Toyota Yaris Cross 4,310 mm long/1,770 mm wide
- Boot space: Proton X70 515 litres; Toyota Yaris Cross 471 litres
- Fuel tank: Proton X70 60 litres; Toyota Yaris Cross 42 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800 | RM 99,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-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 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,532 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,694 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Boot space | 515 L✓ | 471 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 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.
X70
- Far stronger 178 hp and 290 Nm output
- Larger C-segment body with a 2,670 mm wheelbase
- Bigger 515-litre boot and 60-litre tank
- Costs RM6,900 more
- Longer 4,532 mm body than the Yaris Cross
- No auto emergency braking listed
Yaris Cross
- Lower RM99,900 price
- Shorter 4,310 mm length for easier urban sizing
- Same six airbags and five-year warranty as the X70
- Only 105 hp and 138 Nm
- Smaller 471-litre boot
- Smaller 42-litre fuel tank
X70 vs Yaris Cross FAQ
Is the Proton X70 or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Proton X70 is better if you judge by size, power and boot space. The Toyota Yaris Cross is better if you want the lower price and smaller footprint. Both are five-seat, front-wheel-drive petrol SUVs with six airbags and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X70 is RM106,800 and the Toyota Yaris Cross is RM99,900, so the X70 costs RM6,900 more.
Which SUV has more performance?
The Proton X70 has much more output: 178 hp and 290 Nm from a 1.5-litre engine. The Toyota Yaris Cross has 105 hp and 138 Nm from a 1.5-litre engine.