In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers tend to compare Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time on research.
Perodua Ativa's OTR selling price in Malaysia is RM 62,500 - 73,400, with 3 versions in total, including 1.0L Turbo X (RM 62,500), 1.0L Turbo H (RM 67,300), 1.0L Turbo AV (RM 73,400) and so on.
Proton X90's OTR selling price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with 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) and so on.
From a price perspective, Perodua Ativa's starting price is indeed RM 44,300 cheaper than Proton X90. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But keep in mind, the few thousand less expensive, might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Perodua Ativa is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of performance, Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Perodua Ativa's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel lack of power.

Perodua Ativa warranty 5 years/150,000km, service intervals every 10,000km or 6 months.
Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service intervals every 10,000km or 6 months.
The warranty conditions for both cars are the same, no need to worry about this aspect. Actual maintenance costs also depend on the brand's service network and parts prices, suggest asking real owners in car owner groups for their experience.

Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research well, compare quotes from several dealerships, then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never go wrong.