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Choose Proton X70 or Honda WR-V? Analysis from Five Aspects to Help You

2026-07-30 16:10:01
CivilianCarCostReview
962 Fans   81 Following   126 Posts

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Honda WR-V 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.

Price and Versions

The Proton X70 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300), etc.

The Honda WR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 89,900 - 107,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2023 1.5L V (RM 99,900), 2023 1.5L E (RM 95,900), 2023 1.5L S (RM 89,900), etc.

In terms of price, the Honda WR-V's starting price is RM 16,900 cheaper than the Proton X70. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant; the key is still the overall value for money and long-term usage cost.

Honda WR-V Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Proton X70 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Honda WR-V is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

Regarding power, the 1.5L Turbo in the Proton X70 has 35 more horsepower than the 1.5L 4-cyl in the Honda WR-V, giving more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Honda WR-V may have better fuel economy, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be significant.

Honda WR-V Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

The Proton X70 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

The Honda WR-V safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING.

Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features in this class are considered quite comprehensive. Safety of new cars nowadays is generally good, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Honda WR-V Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Configuration and Technology

The Proton X70 adopts FWD drive mode.

The Honda WR-V adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars use the same drive mode, which is FWD, and there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Conclusion

Overall, the Proton X70 and Honda WR-V are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one you choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research thoroughly, comparing quotes from several dealers, and then going for a test drive to make your final decision. Buying a car is a major decision, and spending some time on research will never go wrong.

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