GAC GS3 Emzoom
GAC GS3 Emzoom
Standard
RM 103,800
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Proton Persona
Proton Persona
1.6L Standard CVT
RM 47,800
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GAC GS3 Emzoom vs Proton Persona Comparison

The detailed Cars comparison of GAC GS3 Emzoom and Proton Persona, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The GAC GS3 Emzoom priced at RM 103,800 while the Proton Persona Cars has a price tag of RM 47,800. Comparing the technical specifications, Proton Persona engine displacement is 1597 while the GAC GS3 Emzoom houses a 1497 engine.

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Overview: GS3 Emzoom vs Persona

Key Features

Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Transmission Type Dual Clutch CVT
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1597 cc
Power 175 hp 108 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.17/5
6 reviews
4.15/5
75 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Sporty SUV with Modern Driving Personality

    The GS3 Emzoom looks futuristic and feels fun to drive. Its angular design really stands out, and the LED lights give it a premium touch. Inside,...

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    Kelvin Nov 17, 2025 for GAC GS3 Emzoom
  • Daily drives, weekend trips - no fuss

    The Persona feels sturdier and more stable compared to a compact sedan. The NVH improvements are quite noticeable, especially on the federal highways...

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    Farhan Dec 05, 2025 for Proton Persona

From The Experts

Things we like

Sharp and eye-catching design

Loaded with features

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Fuel-efficient for long commutes.

Spacious interior with ample legroom.

Advanced safety features enhance security.

Smooth and comfortable ride quality.

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Things we don't like

Steering feels lacklustre at times

Lack of power at lower RPMs

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Higher maintenance costs compared to some rivals.

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 341 L 510 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 47 L 40 L
Kerb Weight 1370 kg 1175 kg
Length 4410 mm 4366 mm
Width 1850 mm 1722 mm
Height 1600 mm 1554 mm
Wheel Base 2650 mm 2555 mm
Ground Clearance 145 mm --
No Of Doors 5 4
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Turning Radius -- 5.0 m
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Engine Details

Engine 1.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 1.6L Petrol Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Turbocharger/Supercharger Turbocharged --
Fuel Supply System -- MPI
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
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Performance

Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1597 cc
Power 175 hp 108 hp
Torque 270 Nm 150 Nm
Acceleration 8.0 s --
Top Speed 190 kmph --
Fuel Consumption 5.9 --
RPM At Max Power 5500 RPM 5750 RPM
RPM At Max Torque 1400-4500 RPM 4000 RPM
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Tilt
Steering Type Electric Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Drums
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Torsion Beam

Transmission

Transmission Type Dual Clutch CVT
Gear Box 7-Speed Variable Speed
Drive Type FWD --

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 18 Inch 15 Inch
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 185/55 R15
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R18 R15
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags No No
Side Airbag-Front No Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes --
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes --
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes --
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors No No
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes No
360 Camera No No
Park Assist No No
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes --
Downhill Assist Control No --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes --
Blind Spot monitor Yes No
Lane Departure Warning System Yes No
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Advance Safety Feature -- Hill Hold Assist Hill Hold Assist
Traction Control -- Yes
Side Airbag-Rear -- No
Knee Airbags -- No
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) -- No
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes --
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control No No
Air Quality Control Yes --
Rear A/C Vents No --
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Front Front
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes No
Drive Mode Eco, Comfort, Sport Eco, Comfort, Sport --
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes --
Keyless Entry Yes No
Cruise Control Yes --
Adaptive Cruise Control No --
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes --
Rear Reading Lamp Yes --
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps No No
Follow Me Home Headlamps No No
Memory Seats No --
Wireless Charger No No
Ventilated Front Seats -- No
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch --
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes --
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 2 2 2 2
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes No
Integrated 2DIN Audio No Yes
Touch Screen Yes No
Speakers Rear -- No
Navigation System -- No
Voice Control -- No
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 3.5 Inch 3.5 Inch --
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Headrest Yes Front Front
Adjustable Seats 6-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger 6-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No No
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Rear Seat Headrest No Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest No --
Leather Steering Wheel No No
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat 60:40 Split 60:40 Split No
Seat Upholstery Fabric Fabric --
Fabric Upholstery -- Yes
Leather Seats -- No
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror No No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Remote Trunk Opener No No
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper No --
Rear Window Wiper Yes No
Rear Window Defogger Yes --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights LED LED No
Taillight Type LED LED Bulb Bulb
Fog Lights Rear Yes --
Sun Roof No No
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Rear Window Washer -- No
Roof Rail -- No
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Miscellaneous

Driving Experience Control Eco -- Yes

Interior

Ambient Light No No
Sun Visors Yes Yes

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GAC GS3 Emzoom vs Proton Persona FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between GAC GS3 Emzoom vs Proton Persona?

GS3 Emzoom is priced at RM 103,800 and Persona is priced at RM 47,800. Hence Persona is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between GAC GS3 Emzoom vs Proton Persona?

The GAC GS3 Emzoom has power of 175 hp with 270 Nm torque and Proton Persona has power of 108 hp with 150 Nm torque. Thus making GS3 Emzoom the more powerful as compared to Persona.

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Which Car has more safety features between GAC GS3 Emzoom vs Proton Persona?

GS3 Emzoom safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System and Speed Sensing Door Locks

Persona safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams and Engine Check Warning

The GAC GS3 Emzoom has higher number of sefety features than Persona, hence GAC GS3 Emzoom is more safer than Proton Persona.

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Which Car has more comfort features between GS3 Emzoom vs Persona?

GS3 Emzoom comfort features: Air Conditioner, Air Quality Control, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp and Vanity Mirror

Persona comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Power Windows Front and Vanity Mirror

The GAC GS3 Emzoom has higher number of comfort features than Persona, hence GAC GS3 Emzoom is more comfortable than Proton Persona.

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What is GS3 Emzoom vs Persona dimension size comparison?

The GS3 Emzoom dimension are 4410 mm length, 1850 mm width, 1600 mm height while the Persona Dimensions are 4366 mm length, 1722 mm width, 1554 mm height. Hence, the GS3 Emzoom is more longer, GS3 Emzoom is more wider and GS3 Emzoom is more higher.

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