In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 when choosing a car.
The 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), etc.
The 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.
In terms of price, the Perodua Ativa's starting price is indeed RM 44,300 cheaper than the Proton X90. If your budget is limited, Perodua's base model already meets daily needs. However, note that the price difference may involve compromises on features, depending on your specific requirements.

The Perodua Ativa is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.
The Proton X90 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 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 will not feel a lack of power.

The Perodua Ativa's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including ASA 3.0 + ACC + LDA + LKA + BSM + RCTA.
The Proton X90's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Both cars share the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive for this class. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

The Perodua Ativa body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The Proton X90 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost identical, with little difference in interior space. For this class of cars, it is completely sufficient for daily use.

The Perodua Ativa has a warranty of 5 years/150,000km, with service intervals every 10,000km or 6 months.
The Proton X90 has a warranty of 5 years/150,000km, with service intervals every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, so there is no need to fret about this aspect. Actual maintenance costs depend on the brand's service network and parts prices; it is recommended to ask real owners in owner forums for their experiences.

Overall, the Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter; spending time researching will never be a mistake.