Brand	Proton Malaysia	Volkswagen Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 47,800 Proton Persona Price	RM 74,060
Variant	Persona 1.6L Standard CVT	Polo 1.6L Comfortline
User Rating	4.15 Persona reviews	3.89 Polo reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia
Available Color(s)	+1
Vehicle Type	Sedan Sedan Cars in Malaysia	Hatchback Hatchback Cars in Malaysia

	4.15/5 75 reviews	3.89/5 9 reviews
User Review Comparison	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... Read More F Farhan Dec 05, 2025 for Proton Persona	Newly designed Polo model with state-of-the-art technology Volkswagen Polo is one of the most amazing creations from Volkswagen which can clearly be seen from the way the interiors and exteriors are designed.... Read More S Saqabat Dec 15, 2020 for Volkswagen Polo

Things we like	Fuel-efficient for long commutes. Spacious interior with ample legroom. Advanced safety features enhance security. Smooth and comfortable ride quality. Read More	Powerful engine Good handling Read More
Things we don't like	Higher maintenance costs compared to some rivals. Read More	Dated interiors Cramped rear seat space Read More

Engine	1.6L Petrol Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	1.6L Petrol Engine, 4-Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System	MPI	MPFI
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	--	10.3:1

Transmission Type	CVT	Automatic
Gear Box	Variable Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	--	FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	--	No

Advance Safety Feature	Hill Hold Assist Hill Hold Assist	Anti-Pinch Windows Anti-Pinch Windows
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	No
Traction Control	Yes	No
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	No	--
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	No
Side Airbag-Rear	No	No
Knee Airbags	No	--
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	No	--
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Camera	No	No
360 Camera	No	--
Park Assist	No	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)	No	--
Blind Spot monitor	No	--
Lane Departure Warning System	No	--
Tyre Pressure Monitor	--	No

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	No	Yes
No Of Speakers	2 2	--
Navigation System	No	No
Multi-function Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	No
Voice Control	No	No
Touch Screen	No	No
CD Player	--	Yes
DVD Player	--	No

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Front Front	--
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	No	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	--	No
Heated Seats - Front	--	No
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	--	No

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

Proton Persona vs Volkswagen Polo Comparison

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