Verdict
The Proton S70 costs RM59,800, RM8,000 less than the Wuling Bingo, yet brings five seats, a 500-litre boot and 118 hp from its 1.5-litre petrol engine. The Bingo counters with EV running hardware: a 31.9-kWh battery, 273 km range, 50-kW DC charging and RM20 annual road tax against the S70’s RM90. For a Malaysian household needing rear-seat capacity and luggage room, the larger S70 is the more practical buy. The four-seat Bingo suits shorter EV-focused urban use.
Pick the Proton S70 if you need five seats, a 500-litre boot and 118 hp for RM8,000 less.
Pick the Wuling Bingo if 273 km EV range, 50-kW DC charging and RM20 annual road tax matter more than rear-seat capacity and boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Proton S70 RM59,800; Wuling Bingo RM67,800.
- Powertrain: Proton S70 118 hp and 150 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine; Wuling Bingo 67 hp and 150 Nm electric motor.
- Seats: Proton S70 five; Wuling Bingo four.
- Boot space: Proton S70 500 litres; Wuling Bingo 395 litres.
- Length: Proton S70 4,602 mm; Wuling Bingo 3,950 mm.
- Road tax: Proton S70 RM90 per year; Wuling Bingo RM20 per year.
S70
- RM8,000 lower purchase price
- Five seats and a 500-litre boot
- 118 hp, plus blind-spot and rear-cross-traffic alerts
- RM90 annual road tax versus the Bingo’s RM20
- Halogen headlamps versus LED projectors
- No 50:50 split-folding rear seats listed
Bingo
- 31.9-kWh battery with 273 km range
- 50-kW DC and 7-kW AC charging
- LED projector headlamps and 50:50 split-folding rear seats
- RM8,000 dearer to buy
- Four seats versus the S70’s five
- 67 hp and a 395-litre boot versus 118 hp and 500 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM59,800✓ | RM67,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | — | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM20✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC DVVT (i-GT), Port Fuel Injection | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 118 hp at 6,100 rpm | — |
| Torque | 150 Nm at 4,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 67 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 273 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 50 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed CVT with Manual Mode | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,602 mm | 3,950 mm |
| Width | 1,809 mm | 1,708 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,627 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Weight | 1,269 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 395 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R16 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R16 | 185/60R15 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Linglong Green-Max HP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | — | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Turbine-style Alloys | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Turbine-style Alloys | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Steering | Electric Power Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtains) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | ISOFIX with Top Tether | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Rear Seat Reminder, All Seats | Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Warning, Door Opening Warning; no AEB/ACC/lane-keep (camera ADAS reserved for 1.5TD Flagship variants) | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | — | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up/Down with Anti-trap | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto-down Function |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start with Remote Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Cruise Control with Speed Limiter | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 6x free labour servicing | 8-year/120,000 km Battery Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Drive Motor 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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S70 vs Bingo FAQ
Is the Proton S70 or Wuling Bingo better?
The Proton S70 is better for most families because it has five seats, a 500-litre boot and 118 hp. The Wuling Bingo is better for EV buyers who can work within its four-seat layout and 273 km range.
What is the price difference?
The Wuling Bingo costs RM8,000 more than the Proton S70. Its annual road tax is RM70 lower, at RM20 versus RM90.
How do charging and range compare?
The Wuling Bingo has a 31.9-kWh battery, 273 km claimed range, 7-kW AC charging and 50-kW DC charging. The Proton S70 is petrol-powered with a 50-litre fuel tank, so it does not require charging.
