Proton X90 vs Honda WR-V: Which is the Best Buy in Malaysia?

In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Honda WR-V when choosing a car.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of Proton X90 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800. There are 4 versions in total, including 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800), etc.

The OTR price of Honda WR-V in Malaysia is RM 89,900 - 107,900. There are 4 versions in total, 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, the starting price of Honda WR-V is RM 16,900 cheaper than Proton X90. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand isn't really significant; the key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Honda WR-V is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, the 1.5L Turbo of Proton X90 has 35 hp more than the 1.5L 4-cyl of Honda WR-V, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Honda WR-V's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too large.

Safety Features

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 features in this class are quite complete. New cars nowadays don't lack in safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

Space and Comfort

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Honda WR-V body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

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

Features and Technology

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive system.

Honda WR-V adopts FWD drive system.

Both cars use the same drive system, both are FWD, and there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Summary

Overall, Proton X90 and Honda WR-V are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not go wrong.