In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Honda WR-V when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X90's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with a total of 4 variants, including 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800), etc.
Honda WR-V's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 89,900 - 107,900, with a total of 4 variants, including 2023 1.5L V (RM 99,900), 2023 1.5L E (RM 95,900), 2023 1.5L S (RM 89,900), etc.
From a price perspective, Honda WR-V's starting price is RM 16,900 cheaper than Proton X90. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not really significant; the key is to look at overall cost-performance and long-term usage costs.

Proton X90 comes with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
Honda WR-V comes with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Honda WR-V's 1.5L 4-cyl, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Honda WR-V's fuel consumption might be more friendly, with little difference in daily city commuting.

Proton X90's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Honda WR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety equipment is quite comprehensive for this class. New car safety is generally not bad nowadays, so there's no need to worry too much about this point.

Proton X90 uses FWD drive mode.
Honda WR-V uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving feel.

Overall, Proton X90 and Honda WR-V are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple car dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter; spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.