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Proton eMas 5 vs Suzuki Swift

Proton eMas 5

Proton eMas 5

Suzuki Swift

Suzuki Swift

No longer on sale — shown for reference

Verdict

The eMas 5 has a 44% bigger boot, while the Swift is 18% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM59,800RM58,227✓
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCKDCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM30✓RM70
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing
Capacity—1,372 cc
Horsepower—94 hp at 6,000 rpm
Torque—130 Nm at 4,400 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Inline 4
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore × Stroke—73 mm × 82 mm
Compression Ratio—10
Number of Motors1—
Motor Horsepower77 hp✓—
Motor Torque130 Nm✓—
Battery Capacity30.12 kWh—
EV Range225 km✓—
Charging Rate (AC)6.6 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)53 kW—
V2L3.3 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name—4AT
Gears—4
Transmission Manufacturer—Jatco
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
Top Speed125 km/h✓—
Dimensions
Length4,135 mm3,850 mm
Width1,805 mm1,695 mm
Height1,580 mm1,510 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,430 mm
Weight1,230 kg1,000 kg
Fuel Tank—42 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space375 litres✓210 litres
Front Tyre205/65R15175/65R15
Rear Tyre205/65R15175/65R15
Factory TyresLinglong Comfort Master—
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkTorsion Beam
Front Wheels15" Steel15" Steel
Rear Wheels15" Steel15" Steel
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP—5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control
ANCAP—5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control
ASEAN NCAP—4 stars — With 2 airbags and no stability control
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)2 (Driver and Front Passenger)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓—
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for rear doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓—
ISOFIXAvailable on 2 Outer Rear SeatsAvailable for two outer rear passenger seats
Lane-keeping AssistWarning OnlyNo
Seatbelt ReminderFront Seats OnlyDriver Only
Lighting
HeadlampsHalogen ProjectorHalogen Reflector
TaillampsFull LEDNormal Bulb
LED Daytime Running Lights✓—
Front Foglamps—✓
Rear Foglamps✓—
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓—
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustableManual adjustment
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-Folding
Front Air-conManual Air-conManual air-con
Rear Air-conRear AC Vents—
Power Sockets2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear1 Front
Interior LightingMap LightsFront Cabin Light
Cup Holders2 Front1 Front, 2 Rear
Audio14.6" Touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System—
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchAll Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down
Engine StartKeyless Entry (Depress Brake Pedal)Manual Key
LocksKeyless OperationRemote Control Activation
Steering Audio Control✓—
Steering Tilt✓✓
Boot OperationManual OperationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Rear3 Sensors2 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes—
Bluetooth✓—
Navigation✓—
Hill Start Assist✓—
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorElectroluminescent Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited✓100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer6 years✓3 years
Warranty Notes8-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.

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