In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Honda CR-V when choosing a car. Both vehicles are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make 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 versions, 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 CR-V's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200), etc.
Looking at the price, the starting price of Proton X90 is indeed RM 71,400 cheaper than Honda CR-V. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, be aware that the few thousand dollars cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Proton X90 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 2.0L 4-cyl of Honda CR-V has 30 more horsepower than the 1.5L Turbo of Proton X90. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

Proton X90 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Honda CR-V body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
In terms of space, the Honda CR-V's body is 100 mm longer than Proton X90, having an advantage in passenger space. However, Proton X90 is more flexible for parking in the city, each has its trade-offs.

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive configuration.
Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive configuration.
Both cars have the same drive configuration, both are FWD, there won't be a significant difference in daily driving experience.

Both Proton X90 and Honda CR-V are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, consider the one with better reputation first; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Proton X90 and Honda CR-V are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never go wrong.