X90 or Crosstrek? A comparison helps save you research time

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Subaru Crosstrek when choosing a car. The price and positioning of these two cars are quite close, today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save research time.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of Proton X90 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800), etc.

The OTR price of Subaru Crosstrek in Malaysia is RM 145,000 - 160,000, with a total of 1 version, including 2.0L e-Boxer (RM 150,000), etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of Proton X90 is indeed RM 38,200 cheaper than Subaru Crosstrek. If you have a limited budget, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But note also that those few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Proton X90 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Subaru Crosstrek is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Both cars use the same powertrain, the driving experience in daily use is basically the same. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to dwell too much on this point.

Safety Features

Proton X90's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

Subaru Crosstrek's safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include EyeSight.

Regarding safety features, both cars have received decent ratings. However, the ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) of Proton X90 and EyeSight of Subaru Crosstrek have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety highly, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Space and Comfort

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Subaru Crosstrek body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost identical, with little difference in interior space. For this class of cars, it is more than enough for daily use.

Maintenance and Upkeep

Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Subaru Crosstrek warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Conclusion

Overall, Proton X90 and Subaru Crosstrek are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, taking some time to research will never go wrong.