Verdict
At RM89,800, the Proton X50 costs RM5,200 less than the RM95,000 Seres 3 and brings 178 hp, a tested 0-100 km/h time of 7.6 seconds, blind-spot monitoring and a 14.6-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Seres counters with EV running, a 53.6 kWh battery quoted for 340 km, 300 Nm, a 525-litre boot and a 55 mm longer wheelbase. Pick the Seres only if home or workplace charging is part of the plan; otherwise the X50 is the better-equipped buy with unlimited-mileage warranty cover.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want the lower entry price, 178 hp performance, wireless phone integration and unlimited-kilometre five-year warranty.
Pick the Seres 3 if you can charge regularly and need its 340 km quoted range, 525-litre boot and powered front seats.
Key differences
- Price: Proton X50 RM89,800; Seres 3 RM95,000.
- Powertrain: X50 1.5-litre turbo petrol with 178 hp and 290 Nm; Seres 3 electric motor with 161 hp and 300 Nm.
- Cargo space: X50 330 litres; Seres 3 525 litres.
- Wheelbase: X50 2,600 mm; Seres 3 2,655 mm.
- Wheels and tyres: X50 17-inch alloys with 215/60R17 tyres; Seres 3 18-inch alloys with 225/55R18 tyres.
- Warranty mileage: X50 unlimited km for five years; Seres 3 160,000 km for five years.
X50
- 178 hp and 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 14.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Blind-spot information system and front parking sensors.
- 330-litre boot trails the Seres 3's 525 litres.
- Manual front seats versus powered front seats in the Seres 3.
3
- 53.6 kWh battery with a quoted 340 km range.
- 525-litre boot and 2,655 mm wheelbase.
- Powered front seats and 18-inch alloy wheels.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 160,000 km; the X50's is unlimited-mileage.
- No blind-spot information system or front parking sensors.
- 10.25-inch touchscreen is smaller than the X50's 14.6-inch unit.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM89,800✓ | RM95,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 290 Nm at 2,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 161 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 53.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7DCT | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Geely | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,609 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,351 kg | 1,650 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 330 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort F50 | Chao Yang SU318a H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| 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 Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 160,000 km |
| 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 X50 & 3 for sale
X50 vs 3 FAQ
Is the Proton X50 or Seres 3 better?
The Proton X50 is the better default choice: it costs less, has 178 hp, more driver-assistance hardware and unlimited-kilometre warranty cover. Choose the Seres 3 instead only if EV charging is convenient and its 340 km quoted range and 525-litre boot matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 is RM5,200 cheaper than the Seres 3. That saving still leaves the X50 with a 14.6-inch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, blind-spot monitoring and front parking sensors.
Which has the larger boot?
The Seres 3 has the larger boot at 525 litres, a 195-litre advantage over the Proton X50's 330 litres. Both have 60:40 split-folding rear seats and a space-saver spare tyre.
