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Proton X70 vs Subaru Forester: Which is the Best Buy in Malaysia?

2026-08-09 03:20:00
DailyEVUserHK
1.2k Fans   109 Following   122 Posts

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Subaru Forester 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

The Proton X70 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.

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

Subaru Forester Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Economy

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

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

In terms of power, the Subaru Forester's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than the Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, and you won't feel it lacks power.

Subaru Forester Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

The Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

The Subaru Forester's safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include EyeSight.

Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, there are some functional differences between the Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and the Subaru Forester's EyeSight. If you value active safety highly, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Subaru Forester Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Space and Comfort

The Proton X70 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The Subaru Forester body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

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

Features and Technology

The Proton X70 uses FWD drive mode.

The Subaru Forester uses FWD drive mode.

The drive modes of both cars are the same, both FWD, so there won't be a big difference in daily driving feel.

Conclusion

Overall, the Proton X70 and Subaru Forester are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never be wrong.

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