In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa and Proton X70 when choosing a car. Both cars are quite similar in price and positioning, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price for Perodua Ativa in Malaysia is RM 62,500 - 73,400, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.0L Turbo X (RM 62,500), 1.0L Turbo H (RM 67,300), 1.0L Turbo AV (RM 73,400), etc.
The OTR price for Proton X70 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.
In terms of pricing, Perodua Ativa's starting price is indeed RM 44,300 cheaper than Proton X70. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand ringgit saved might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Perodua Ativa is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cylinder, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.
Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Perodua Ativa's 1.5L 4-cylinder. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

Perodua Ativa's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ASA 3.0 + ACC + LDA + LKA + BSM + RCTA.
Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive in this class. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Perodua Ativa adopts FWD drive configuration.
Proton X70 adopts FWD drive configuration.
Both cars have the same drive configuration, both are FWD, and the driving experience will not differ significantly in daily use.
Overall, Perodua Ativa and Proton X70 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and test-driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research is never wrong.