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.
Perodua Ativa OTR price in Malaysia is RM 62,500 - 73,400, there are 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.
Proton X90 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, there are 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.
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. But also note, regarding the few thousand cheaper difference, there might be trade-offs in features, it depends specifically on your 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 power, Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Perodua Ativa's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel a lack of power.

Perodua Ativa body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost identical, the interior space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, daily use is completely sufficient.

Perodua Ativa adopts FWD drive configuration.
Proton X90 adopts FWD drive configuration.
Both cars have the same drive configuration, both are FWD, daily driving experience won't have much difference.

Perodua Ativa warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
The warranty conditions of 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, it is recommended to ask real car owners in owner groups for experience.

Overall, Perodua Ativa and Proton X90 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one, the key still depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend you do your research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending time on research will absolutely not be wrong.