In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 when choosing a car.
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 X90 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.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Perodua Ativa is indeed RM 44,300 cheaper than Proton X90. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. But also note that the few thousand cheaper may involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific requirements.

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

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

Perodua Ativa adopts FWD drive mode.
Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive modes of both cars are the same, both are FWD, there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

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

Overall, both Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 are very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that you do your homework, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research is definitely not wrong.