In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in terms of price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.
Perodua Ativa's OTR price 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) and so on.
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) and so on.
Looking at the price, 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. However, be aware that the lower cost of a few thousand ringgit might involve trade-offs in features, which depends on your specific requirements.

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, and safety features within this level are considered quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Perodua Ativa body length 4400 mm, boot 400 L.
Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, boot 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, the difference in interior space is not significant. Cars of this level are fully sufficient for daily use.

Perodua Ativa warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, no need to worry about this aspect. Actual maintenance costs depend on the brand's service network and parts prices. It is suggested to ask real owners in owner communities for their experience.

In general, Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose, the key still depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that everyone do research well, compare quotes from a few more dealerships, then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.