Verdict
The RM20,900 gap separates two quite different B-segment SUVs. The RM68,900 Aruz is the practical family choice, with seven seats, a 2,685 mm wheelbase and a full-size 17-inch alloy spare. Its 101 hp and 133 Nm 1.5 litre engine drives the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic, however. At RM89,800, the five-seat X50 brings 178 hp, 290 Nm, a seven-speed wet DCT and a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 7.6 seconds, plus a larger 330-litre boot and more driver-convenience kit.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if you need seven seats and want to save RM20,900 while retaining a 45-litre tank, six airbags and stability control.
Pick the Proton X50 if five seats are enough and you want 178 hp, 290 Nm, a 7DCT and a 330-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Aruz RM68,900; Proton X50 RM89,800.
- Power and torque: Aruz 101 hp and 133 Nm; X50 178 hp and 290 Nm.
- Transmission: Aruz four-speed conventional automatic; X50 seven-speed wet dual-clutch automatic.
- Seating and boot space: Aruz seven seats and 213 litres; X50 five seats and 330 litres.
- Dimensions: Aruz 4,435 mm long with a 2,685 mm wheelbase; X50 4,380 mm long with a 2,600 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty mileage: Aruz five years/150,000 km; X50 five years/unlimited mileage.
Aruz
- Seven seats versus five.
- RM20,900 lower price.
- Full-size 17-inch alloy spare tyre.
- 101 hp and 133 Nm trail the X50's 178 hp and 290 Nm.
- Four-speed automatic has three fewer ratios than the X50's 7DCT.
- 213-litre boot is 117 litres smaller than the X50's.
X50
- 178 hp, 290 Nm and a claimed 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 330-litre boot and unlimited-mileage five-year warranty.
- 14.6-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus blind-spot monitoring.
- RM20,900 more expensive than the Aruz.
- Five seats versus the Aruz's seven.
- Space-saver spare instead of a full-size 17-inch alloy.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM68,900✓ | RM89,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 101 hp at 6,000 rpm | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 133 Nm at 4,200 rpm | 290 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72 mm × 91.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 4 Speed Automatic | 7DCT |
| Gears | 4 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Geely |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,351 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 213 litres | 330 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001A | GitiComfort F50 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle with Coil Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| 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 Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Reflector |
| 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) | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Last Row | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 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 | 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 Aruz & X50 for sale
Aruz vs X50 FAQ
Is the Perodua Aruz or Proton X50 better?
The X50 is better for power, transmission ratios, boot space and equipment, with 178 hp, 290 Nm and a 330-litre boot. The Aruz is better if seven seats and a RM68,900 purchase price matter more; the X50 costs RM20,900 extra.
What is the price difference?
The Proton X50 costs RM89,800 and the Perodua Aruz costs RM68,900, so the difference is RM20,900.
Which has more seats and luggage space?
The Aruz has seven seats to the X50's five, but its 213-litre boot is smaller. The X50 has a 330-litre boot, giving it 117 litres more luggage space.
