In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Mazda CX-8 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 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.
Mazda CX-8's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 165,360 - 201,360, with a total of 5 versions, including 2025 2.5T 4WD High Plus Petrol (RM 201,360), 2025 2.2L 2WD High Plus Diesel (RM 193,123), 2025 2.5L 2WD High Plus Petrol (RM 186,360), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Proton X90 is indeed RM 58,560 cheaper than Mazda CX-8. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note that the cheaper few thousand might involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-8 is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Mazda CX-8's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power and do not feel sluggish.

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mazda CX-8 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
In terms of space, Mazda CX-8's body is 100 mm longer than Proton X90, with an advantage in seating space. However, Proton X90 is more flexible for parking in the city, each has trade-offs.

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.
Mazda CX-8 adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, there won't be a big difference in daily driving experience.

Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-8 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, no need to worry about this. Actual maintenance costs depend on the brand's service network and parts prices, suggest asking real owners in car clubs for experience.

Overall, Proton X90 and Mazda CX-8 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is suggested to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on homework will never be wrong.