In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Honda CR-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.
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.
Honda CR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200) etc.
Looking at the price, the Proton X70 starting price is indeed RM 71,400 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand RM cheaper, there might be trade-offs in features, it depends on your needs.

Proton X70 comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Honda CR-V comes with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than the Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power, you won't feel lacking.

Proton X70 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Honda CR-V safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features are quite complete in this class. New cars nowadays have good safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Honda CR-V body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
In terms of space, Honda CR-V body is 100 mm longer than Proton X70, passenger space has more advantage. However Proton X70 is a bit more flexible for parking in the city, each has trade-offs.
Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, Proton X70 and Honda CR-V are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never be wrong.