Verdict
The Proton eMas 5 costs RM59,800 to the Honda Jazz’s RM70,242, and the RM10,442 gap buys a 30.12 kWh battery, 225 km EV range, 6.6 kW AC and 53 kW DC charging, plus a 375-litre boot. It is also roomier on paper, with a 2,650 mm wheelbase against 2,530 mm, and has six airbags with stability control. The Jazz counters with a 118 hp, 145 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine, 5.6 L/100 km rating, alloy wheels and its flexible ULTRA rear seats. For a buyer with dependable charging, the eMas 5 is the sharper-value pick.
Pick the Honda Jazz if you want petrol refuelling, a 5.6 L/100 km rating and ULTRA rear seats with a tip-up base.
Pick the Proton eMas 5 if you have charging access and want lower entry cost, six airbags, stability control and a 225 km EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Jazz RM70,242; Proton eMas 5 RM59,800.
- Road tax: Honda Jazz RM90 per year; Proton eMas 5 RM30 per year.
- Safety: Honda Jazz has 2 airbags and no stability control; Proton eMas 5 has 6 airbags and stability control.
- Wheelbase: Honda Jazz 2,530 mm; Proton eMas 5 2,650 mm.
- Boot space: Honda Jazz 363 litres; Proton eMas 5 375 litres.
- Kerb weight: Honda Jazz 1,067 kg; Proton eMas 5 1,230 kg.
Jazz
- 118 hp and 145 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine
- 5.6 L/100 km rated economy
- ULTRA rear seats and 15-inch alloy wheels
- Costs RM10,442 more.
- Has two airbags and no stability control, versus six airbags and stability control.
- Smaller 363-litre boot and 2,530 mm wheelbase.
eMas 5
- 30.12 kWh battery with 225 km EV range
- Six airbags, stability control and blind spot information system
- 375-litre boot, rear air-con vents and reverse camera
- 15-inch steel wheels versus the Jazz’s 15-inch alloy wheels.
- No telescopic steering adjustment; the Jazz has tilt and telescopic adjustment.
- Three rear parking sensors versus four on the Jazz.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM70,242 | RM59,800✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM30✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve SOHC, naturally aspirated with variable intake valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 118 hp at 6,600 rpm | — |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,600 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 77 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 130 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 30.12 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 225 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 53 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | G-Design Shift CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | — | 125 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,955 mm | 4,135 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,524 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,067 kg | 1,230 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 363 litres | 375 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 175/65R15 | 205/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 175/65R15 | 205/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Linglong Comfort Master |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 4 stars — With 2 airbags with no stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Warning Only |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline ULTRA Seats, 60:40 Split-folding, Tip-up Base | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 3 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 14.6" Touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down only | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | Free labour for 1,000 km, 10,000 km, 30,000 km, 50,000 km, 70,000 km and 90,000 km intervals | 8-Year/160,000 km BEV and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Jazz & eMas 5 for sale
Jazz vs eMas 5 FAQ
Is the Honda Jazz or Proton eMas 5 better?
The Proton eMas 5 is better for a charging-equipped household: it costs less, has six airbags, stability control and a 225 km EV range. Choose the Honda Jazz if petrol refuelling and its ULTRA rear-seat layout matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 5 is RM10,442 cheaper than the Honda Jazz. It also has RM30 annual road tax, compared with RM90 for the Jazz.
Which car has the stronger safety specification?
The Proton eMas 5 has the stronger active and passive safety specification, with six airbags, stability control and blind spot information. The Honda Jazz has two airbags and lacks stability control.
