Verdict
The RM27,300 saving makes the Perodua Ativa the rational Malaysian buy if low running costs and active safety matter: it returns a rated 5.3 L/100 km, costs RM20 a year in road tax and includes autonomous braking with pedestrian detection plus lane-keeping steering correction. The Proton X50 answers with a far stronger 178 hp and 290 Nm 1.5-litre engine, against 97 hp and 140 Nm, as well as a 14.6-inch touchscreen, rear air vents and a reverse camera. Its 330-litre boot is smaller, however; the Ativa carries 369 litres.
Pick the Perodua Ativa if you want to save RM27,300, have a larger 369-litre boot and get autonomous braking with pedestrian detection.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want 178 hp and 290 Nm, a 14.6-inch touchscreen and rear-seat air-con vents.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Ativa RM62,500; Proton X50 RM89,800.
- Engine output: Perodua Ativa 97 hp and 140 Nm; Proton X50 178 hp and 290 Nm.
- Road tax: Perodua Ativa RM20 per year; Proton X50 RM120 per year.
- Boot space: Perodua Ativa 369 litres; Proton X50 330 litres.
- Dimensions: Perodua Ativa 4,065 mm long with a 2,525 mm wheelbase; Proton X50 4,380 mm long with a 2,600 mm wheelbase.
- Wheels and tyres: Perodua Ativa 16-inch wheels with 205/60R16 tyres; Proton X50 17-inch wheels with 215/60R17 tyres.
Ativa
- RM27,300 cheaper to buy and RM100 cheaper in annual road tax.
- 369-litre boot, 39 litres larger than the X50's.
- Autonomous braking with pedestrian detection and lane-keeping steering correction.
- 97 hp and 140 Nm trail the X50's 178 hp and 290 Nm.
- No rear air-con vents, reverse camera or front parking sensors.
- Four-speaker audio lacks the X50's 14.6-inch touchscreen and six-speaker system.
X50
- 178 hp and 290 Nm from its 1.5-litre turbo engine.
- 14.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Rear air-con vents, reverse camera, front and rear parking sensors, and blind-spot information.
- Costs RM27,300 more and annual road tax is RM120 versus RM20.
- 330-litre boot is 39 litres smaller than the Ativa's.
- No autonomous braking system or lane-keeping assist is listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500✓ | RM89,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM20✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged and Intercooled with Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 996 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 97 hp at 6,000 rpm | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 140 Nm at 2,400 rpm | 290 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 71 mm × 83.9 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | 7DCT |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Geely |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,065 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,020 kg | 1,351 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 369 litres✓ | 330 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/60R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/60R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 16" Alloy | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 | GitiComfort F50 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Automatic High Beam | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (Digital Controls with Memory Function) | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up/Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 6 Times Free Labour Servicing |
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 Ativa & X50 for sale
Ativa vs X50 FAQ
Is the Perodua Ativa or Proton X50 better?
The Ativa is better for lower purchase and road-tax costs, a larger boot and its listed autonomous braking and lane-keeping functions. The X50 is better for performance and cabin equipment, with 178 hp, 290 Nm, rear vents and a 14.6-inch touchscreen.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 costs RM89,800 and the Perodua Ativa costs RM62,500, so the X50 is RM27,300 more expensive.
Which has more boot space, the Perodua Ativa or Proton X50?
The Perodua Ativa has the larger boot at 369 litres. The Proton X50 has 330 litres, leaving it 39 litres behind despite being 315 mm longer.
