Proton X70 vs Subaru Forester, Which One is More Worth Buying?

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Subaru Forester when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.

Price and Versions

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

Subaru Forester's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 174,000 - 197,000, with a total of 3 versions, including 2024 2.0L S EyeSight GT Edition (RM 189,538), 2024 2.0L S EyeSight (RM 177,538), 2024 2.0L L EyeSight (RM 167,538), etc.

From a price perspective, Proton X70's starting price is indeed RM 67,200 cheaper than Subaru Forester. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, also note that the few thousand dollars cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

Subaru Forester is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Subaru Forester's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power and do not feel lacking.

Space and Comfort

Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Subaru Forester body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, daily use is fully sufficient.

Features and Technology

Proton X70 uses FWD drive configuration.

Subaru Forester uses FWD drive configuration.

Both cars have the same drive configuration, both are FWD, there will not be a big difference in daily driving feel.

Conclusion

Overall, Proton X70 and Subaru Forester are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, taking time to do research will definitely not be wrong.