In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Perodua Ativa in Malaysia is RM 62,500 - 73,400. There are 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), etc.
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.
From a pricing perspective, the starting price of Perodua Ativa is indeed RM 44,300 less than Proton X90. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level model already meets daily needs. However, be aware, the saving of a few thousand might involve compromises on features, depending on your needs.

Perodua Ativa is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than the Perodua Ativa's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, and you 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 X90'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. For this class, safety features are quite complete. New cars nowadays are not lacking in safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Perodua Ativa adopts FWD drive mode.
Proton X90 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.

In general, Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 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 well, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a major event; spending time on research will definitely not be a mistake.