Verdict
The Perodua Aruz costs RM68,900 to the Proton eMas 5’s RM59,800, but they solve different family jobs. The Aruz brings seven seats, a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 45-litre tank, while the eMas 5 is a five-seat EV with a 30.12-kWh battery and 225 km range. Its 375-litre boot also beats the Aruz’s 213 litres. For regular seven-up duties, the Aruz is the clear fit; for five occupants with charging access, the Proton costs less, pays RM30 annual road tax and has a more useful boot.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if you need seven seats, a 45-litre petrol tank and rear air-con with a blower for family carrying.
Pick the Proton eMas 5 if five seats are enough and you want a lower-cost EV with 225 km range, a 375-litre boot and DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Aruz RM68,900; Proton eMas 5 RM59,800.
- Seating: Perodua Aruz 7 seats; Proton eMas 5 5 seats.
- Boot space: Perodua Aruz 213 litres; Proton eMas 5 375 litres.
- Powertrain: Perodua Aruz 1,496 cc petrol engine with 101 hp and 133 Nm; Proton eMas 5 electric motor with 77 hp and 130 Nm.
- Energy storage: Perodua Aruz 45-litre fuel tank; Proton eMas 5 30.12-kWh battery with 225 km range.
- Road tax: Perodua Aruz RM120 per year; Proton eMas 5 RM30 per year.
Aruz
- Seven-seat cabin with seven three-point seat belts.
- 101 hp and 133 Nm from a 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- 17-inch alloy wheels, full-size 17-inch alloy spare and front parking sensors.
- 213-litre boot is smaller than the Proton eMas 5’s 375 litres.
- Costs RM9,100 more and annual road tax is RM90 higher.
- No blind spot information system; the eMas 5 has one.
eMas 5
- 225 km EV range from a 30.12-kWh battery, with 6.6 kW AC and 53 kW DC charging.
- 375-litre boot despite a 4,135-mm body.
- 14.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and navigation.
- Only five seats, against the Aruz’s seven.
- 77 hp and 130 Nm trail the Aruz’s 101 hp and 133 Nm.
- 15-inch steel wheels and no listed spare tyre, versus the Aruz’s 17-inch alloys and full-size alloy spare.
What the Aruz has over the eMas 5
What the eMas 5 has over the Aruz
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The eMas 5 is 110 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the eMas 5: 375 litres against 213.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM68,900 | RM59,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM30✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM705/mo | RM610/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,071 | RM1,803✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM2,547 | RM1,190✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM12.74 | RM5.95✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM23,691 | RM15,111✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 4.6 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 40 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 101 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 133 Nm at 4,200 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 72 mm × 91.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| 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 | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4 Speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | — | 125 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,135 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,230 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 213 litres | 375 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001A | Linglong Comfort Master |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 17 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle with Coil Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 15" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 15" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Warning Only |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | 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 | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (digital controls with memory function) | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Last Row | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 3 Front, 2 Last Row | 2 Front |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 speakers | 14.6" Touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Automatic Door-Lock Past 20 km/h | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Aruz vs eMas 5 FAQ
Is the Perodua Aruz or Proton eMas 5 better?
The Aruz is better for buyers who genuinely need seven seats. The eMas 5 is better for five-seat use if home or destination charging suits your routine, because it costs less, has 225 km range and a larger 375-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 5 is RM9,100 cheaper than the Perodua Aruz. It also has RM30 annual road tax, compared with RM120 for the Aruz.
Which has the larger boot?
The Proton eMas 5 has the larger boot at 375 litres, 162 litres more than the Perodua Aruz’s 213 litres. The trade-off is seating: the Proton has five seats and the Aruz has seven.
How long does charging take?
The eMas 5's 30.1 kWh battery takes about 4.6 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 40 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 53 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The eMas 5 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Aruz. eMas 5: 8-Year/160,000 km BEV and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty.
