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GAC GS3 vs Proton eMas 7

GAC GS3

GAC GS3

Proton eMas 7

Proton eMas 7

Verdict

The eMas 7 has a 26% bigger boot, while the eMas 7 is 18% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM103,800RM103,800
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCKDCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM120RM200
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,497 cc
Horsepower177 hp
Torque270 Nm
FuelPetrolElectric
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower215 hp
Motor Torque320 Nm
Battery Capacity49.52 kWh
EV Range345 km
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW
Charging Rate (DC)80 kW
V2L3.3 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)Single Ratio Automatic
Gears7
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.5 seconds6.9 seconds
Top Speed175 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,410 mm4,615 mm
Width1,850 mm1,901 mm
Height1,600 mm1,670 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,750 mm
Weight1,370 kg1,662 kg
Fuel Tank47 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space341 litres461 litres
Front Tyre225/55R18225/55R18
Rear Tyre225/55R18225/55R18
Spare TyreSpace Saver
Factory TyresContinental UC6 SUVGiti Comfort SUV 520
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamMulti-link
Front Wheels18" Two-tone Alloys18" Alloy
Rear Wheels18" Two-tone Alloys18" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Crash Safety Ratings
ASEAN NCAP5 stars
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front PassengerDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
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 on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor All Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projectors
TaillampsLED CombinationFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Driver's Seat, Manual Front Passenger SeatPower Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conManual Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control, with Air Purifier System
Rear Air-conRear AC Vents
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto15.4" Touchscreen with Flyme Auto, 6-speaker Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch and Voice Control
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Entry (Depress Brake Pedal)
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationManual OperationPowered Boot
Parking Sensor Rear3 Sensors3 Sensors
Reverse CameraYesYes, with 360-degree Camera
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 kmUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 years6 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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