In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 when choosing a car. These two models 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 Aruz's OTR price 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.
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.
From a price perspective, 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. But keep in mind, the few thousand ringgit cheaper, might have trade-offs in equipment, it depends on your specific needs.

Perodua Aruz is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Proton X90 is equipped with 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 more horsepower than Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have enough power, you won't feel lack of power.

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 features in this class are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays don't have poor safety, no need to worry too much about this point.

Perodua Aruz uses FWD drive configuration.
Proton X90 uses FWD drive configuration.
Both cars have the same drive configuration, both are FWD, there won't be a big difference in daily driving feel.

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

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, then go test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time researching is definitely not wrong.