In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X50 and GWM Haval H6 when selecting 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.
The Proton X50's OTR selling price in Malaysia is RM 89,800 - 113,300, with a total of 4 versions, including 1.5T Executive (RM 89,800), 1.5T Premium (RM 101,800), 1.5T Flagship (RM 113,300), etc.
The GWM Haval H6's OTR selling price in Malaysia is RM 139,750 - 139,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L Turbo Standard (RM 140,000), 1.5L Turbo Premium (RM 155,000), etc.
From the price perspective, the starting price of the Proton X50 is indeed RM 49,950 cheaper than the GWM Haval H6. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, you should also note that the difference of a few thousand Ringgit might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Proton X50 is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.
The GWM Haval H6 is equipped with a Hybrid system, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 4.5 L/100km.
Regarding power, the GWM Haval H6's Hybrid system has 65 more horsepower than the Proton X50's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, and you won't feel a lack of power.

The Proton X50's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The GWM Haval H6's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between the Proton X50's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and the GWM Haval H6's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

The Proton X50 adopts 4WD drive mode.
The GWM Haval H6 adopts FWD drive mode.
Proton's 4WD and GWM's FWD will have different handling sensations, it is recommended to test drive and compare.
Overall, the Proton X50 and GWM Haval H6 are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research well, comparing quotes from several car dealers, and then test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time researching will never be wrong.