Perodua Aruz vs Proton X90: Which is the best buy in Malaysia?

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

Perodua Aruz OTR price in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900, totaling 2 versions, including 1.5L X (RM 72,900), 1.5L AV (RM 77,900), etc.

Proton X90 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, totaling 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, Perodua Aruz's starting price 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, be aware that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Perodua Aruz is powered by a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

Proton X90 is powered by a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo has 35 hp more than Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel like it lacks power.

Safety Equipment

Perodua Aruz safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .

Proton X90 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

Both cars have the same safety rating, safety equipment is quite comprehensive for this class. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Space and Comfort

Perodua Aruz body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Both cars have almost the same dimensions, interior space difference is small. Cars in this class are fully sufficient for daily use.

Features and Technology

Perodua Aruz adopts FWD drive mode.

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have much difference.

Summary

In summary, Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a major event, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.