In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 when choosing a car. Both 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 Aruz in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L X (RM 72,900), 1.5L AV (RM 77,900), etc.
The OTR price of 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.
In terms of price, the starting price of Perodua Aruz is indeed RM 33,900 cheaper than Proton X90. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand cheaper may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Perodua Aruz 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 1.5L Turbo in Proton X90 has 35 more horsepower than the 1.5L 4-cyl in Perodua Aruz. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient and will not feel weak.

The safety rating of Perodua Aruz is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
The safety rating of Proton X90 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Both cars have the same safety rating, and the safety features are quite comprehensive in this class. New cars nowadays are safe, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Perodua Aruz adopts FWD drive mode.
Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars use the same drive mode, which is FWD, so there will not be a significant difference in daily driving experience.

In general, both Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 are 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 go for a test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never be wrong.