Proton X70 vs Volkswagen Tiguan, Which one is more worth buying?

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Volkswagen Tiguan when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

Proton X70 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, there are 3 versions in total, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300), etc.

Volkswagen Tiguan OTR price in Malaysia is RM 206,540 - 260,024, there are 2 versions in total, including 2025 Allspace 2.0T R-Line (RM 260,024), 2025 Allspace 1.4T Elegance (RM 206,540), etc.

Looking at the price, Proton X70's starting price is indeed RM 99,740 cheaper than Volkswagen Tiguan. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. But note, those few thousand dollars cheaper might have trade-offs in features, depends on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Proton X70 comes with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Volkswagen Tiguan comes with 2.0L 4-cyl, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

Regarding power, Volkswagen Tiguan's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars' power is sufficient, won't feel underpowered.

Space and Comfort

Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Volkswagen Tiguan body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not significant. For this level of car, it is fully sufficient for daily use.

Features and Technology

Proton X70 adopts FWD drive method.

Volkswagen Tiguan adopts FWD drive method.

Both cars have the same drive method, both are FWD, daily driving feel will not have much difference.

Summary

Overall, Proton X70 and Volkswagen Tiguan are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and test drive before making the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing homework will definitely not be wrong.