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Proton Saga
Proton Saga
Standard
RM 38,990
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Subaru Forester
2.5i-S EyeSight
RM 221,500
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Proton Saga vs Subaru Forester Comparison

The detailed Cars comparison of Proton Saga and Subaru Forester, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Proton Saga priced at RM 38,990 while the Subaru Forester Cars has a price tag of RM 221,500. Comparing the technical specifications, Subaru Forester engine displacement is 2499 while the Proton Saga houses a 1499 engine.

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Overview: Saga vs Forester

Brand Proton Malaysia Subaru Malaysia
Off Road Price* RM 38,990 Proton Saga Price RM 221,500 Subaru Forester Price
Variant Saga Standard Forester 2.5i-S EyeSight
User Rating 4.22 Saga reviews 4.3 Forester reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Sedan Sedan Cars in Malaysia SUV SUV Cars in Malaysia

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 118 hp 182 hp
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 2499 cc

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 7,800 Installment : RM 455 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS DP RM 44,300 Installment : RM 2,588 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.22/5
78 reviews
4.3/5
27 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Old name, new confidence on roads

    There’s something quite refreshing about the new Proton Saga— it never pretends to be something it isn’t. I took it around Cheras, and that too...

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    N
    Natalie Dec 08, 2025 for Proton Saga
  • Issues with the air-conditioning system

    I purchased my Subaru Forester one and a half years ago. For the first year, it performed fine, but after that, many issues started emerging. While I...

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    Z
    Zulhasif Sep 15, 2025 for Subaru Forester

From The Experts

Things we like

The Proton Saga is fairly big for a car of its price. The overall length and width of the car feel as big as a car from one segment above, giving it a feel of driving a bigger car.

The bigger dimension of the Proton Saga on the outside clearly makes one feel pampered on the inside as well. The space levels inside the cabin are quite massive, with very impressive legroom and knee room at the rear.

Apart from the space, another area which makes the inner occupants of the car feel comfortable is the plush ride quality. The suspension setup is on the softer side, which is comfortable for long drives as well.

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Spacious and comfortable interior.

Excellent all-wheel-drive capabilities.

Advanced EyeSight safety technology.

Strong and reliable Boxer engine.

Well-balanced handling for an SUV.

Competitive pricing, especially after the price drop.

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Things we don't like

Going by the exterior looks, it is very clear that the Proton Saga is not a car from today’s generation. While the low slung stance makes it feel dynamic, the overall boxy profile is clearly not trendy and might not appeal to the young generation at least.

Step inside the cabin and the dated feel of the car strengthens even more. The dashboard looks terribly dated and feels as if it belongs to two or three decades old.

For a car of this price, the Proton Saga lacks a number of comfort and convenience features which the buyers of today’s generation take for granted. The lack of a proper touch screen audio system itself is a turn off for many buyers.

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Unchanged powertrain from the previous model.

Limited color options compared to some rivals.

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 40 L --
Kerb Weight 1055 kg --
Length 4390 mm 4655 mm
Width 1690 mm 1830 mm
Height 1525 mm 1730 mm
Wheel Base 2465 mm 2670 mm
Turning Radius 5.2 m --
No Of Doors 4 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Cargo Volume -- 496 L
Ground Clearance -- 220 mm
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Engine Details

Engine 1.5L Petrol Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Fuel Supply System -- Direct Injection
Valve Configuration -- DOHC

Performance

Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 2499 cc
Power 118 hp 182 hp
Torque 150 Nm 247 Nm
RPM At Max Power 6100 RPM 5800 RPM
RPM At Max Torque 4000 RPM 3700 RPM
Acceleration -- 9.7 s
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt Tilt & Telescopic
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 Drums Ventilated Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Double Wishbone

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Gear Box 4-Speed Variable Speed
Drive Type -- AWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 14 Inch 18 Inch
Tyre Size 175/65 R14 225/55 R18
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R14 R18
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes --
Traction Control Yes --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags No Yes
Side Airbag-Front No Yes
Knee Airbags No Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors No --
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera No Yes
Park Assist No No
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning System No Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert No --
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Advance Safety Feature -- Auto Vehicle Hold, Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Lane Centring Control and Preceding Vehicle Adaptive Steering Control, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert and High Beam Assist. Auto Vehicle Hold, Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Lane Centring Control and Preceding Vehicle Adaptive Steering Control, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert and High Beam Assist.
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts -- Yes
Downhill Assist Control -- Yes
Electric Parking Brake -- Yes
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Security

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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Trunk Light No Yes
Automatic Headlamps No --
Follow Me Home Headlamps No --
Memory Seats No No
Automatic Climate Control -- Dual Zone Dual Zone
Air Quality Control -- Yes
Glove Box Cooling -- No
Cup Holders-Rear -- Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control -- Yes
Head-Up Display -- No
Wireless Charger -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 9 Inch 9 Inch 11.6 Inch 11.6 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto No Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 2 2 6 6
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Speakers Rear -- Yes
Navigation System -- Yes
Voice Control -- Yes
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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 7 Inch 7 Inch 4.2 Inch 4.2 Inch
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No 10-Way Driver & 8-Way Front Passenger 10-Way Driver & 8-Way Front Passenger
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel No Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes 60:40 Split 60:40 Split
Seat Upholstery Fabric Fabric Leather Leather
Seat Lumbar Support -- Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest -- Yes
Folding Table Rear -- No
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Exterior

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 Yes
Remote Trunk Opener Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rear Window Wiper No Yes
Rear Window Washer No --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights No LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper -- Yes
Rear Window Defogger -- Yes
Headlamps Washer -- No
Fog Lights Front -- Yes
Fog Lights Rear -- Yes
Roof Carrier -- No
Roof Rail -- Yes
Rear Spoiler -- Yes
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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Proton Saga vs Subaru Forester FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Proton Saga vs Subaru Forester?

Saga is priced at RM 38,990 and Forester is priced at RM 221,500. Hence Saga is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between Proton Saga vs Subaru Forester?

The Proton Saga has power of 118 hp with 150 Nm torque and Subaru Forester has power of 182 hp with 247 Nm torque. Thus making Forester the more powerful as compared to Saga.

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Which Car has more safety features between Proton Saga vs Subaru Forester?

Saga safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning and Speed Sensing Door Locks

Forester safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Knee Airbags, 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, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Electric Parking Brake, Lane Departure Warning System and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The Subaru Forester has higher number of sefety features than Saga, hence Subaru Forester is more safer than Proton Saga.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Saga vs Forester?

Saga comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp and Vanity Mirror

Forester comfort features: Air Conditioner, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light and Wireless Charger

The Subaru Forester has higher number of comfort features than Saga, hence Subaru Forester is more comfortable than Proton Saga.

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What is Saga vs Forester dimension size comparison?

The Saga dimension are 4390 mm length, 1690 mm width, 1525 mm height while the Forester Dimensions are 4655 mm length, 1830 mm width, 1730 mm height. Hence, the Forester is more longer, Forester is more wider and Forester is more higher.

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From The Experts

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Things we like in Saga

The Proton Saga is fairly big for a car of its price. The overall length and width of the car feel as big as a car from one segment above, giving it a feel of driving a bigger car.

The bigger dimension of the Proton Saga on the outside clearly makes one feel pampered on the inside as well. The space levels inside the cabin are quite massive, with very impressive legroom and knee room at the rear.

Apart from the space, another area which makes the inner occupants of the car feel comfortable is the plush ride quality. The suspension setup is on the softer side, which is comfortable for long drives as well.

Things we don't like in Saga

Going by the exterior looks, it is very clear that the Proton Saga is not a car from today’s generation. While the low slung stance makes it feel dynamic, the overall boxy profile is clearly not trendy and might not appeal to the young generation at least.

Step inside the cabin and the dated feel of the car strengthens even more. The dashboard looks terribly dated and feels as if it belongs to two or three decades old.

For a car of this price, the Proton Saga lacks a number of comfort and convenience features which the buyers of today’s generation take for granted. The lack of a proper touch screen audio system itself is a turn off for many buyers.

Things we like in Forester

Spacious and comfortable interior.

Excellent all-wheel-drive capabilities.

Advanced EyeSight safety technology.

Strong and reliable Boxer engine.

Well-balanced handling for an SUV.

Competitive pricing, especially after the price drop.

Things we don't like in Forester

Unchanged powertrain from the previous model.

Limited color options compared to some rivals.

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