Proton Saga
Proton Saga
Standard
RM 38,990
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Volkswagen Golf R
Volkswagen Golf R
R Performance Package
RM 334,012
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Proton Saga vs Volkswagen Golf R Comparison

The detailed Cars comparison of Proton Saga and Volkswagen Golf R, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Proton Saga priced at RM 38,990 while the Volkswagen Golf R Cars has a price tag of RM 334,012. Comparing the technical specifications, Volkswagen Golf R engine displacement is 1998 while the Proton Saga houses a 1499 engine.

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Overview: Saga vs Golf R

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Dual Clutch
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 118 hp 316 hp
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 1998 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.22/5
78 reviews
4.05/5
20 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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    Natalie Dec 08, 2025 for Proton Saga

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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Superb performance

Quiet and comfortable ride

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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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Seat fabrics lack class

Steering wheel-mounted buttons cumbersome to operate

Rear seat lacks space

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 40 L 45 L
Kerb Weight 1055 kg --
Length 4390 mm 4290 mm
Width 1690 mm 1789 mm
Height 1525 mm 1458 mm
Wheel Base 2465 mm 2630 mm
Turning Radius 5.2 m --
No Of Doors 4 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Cargo Volume -- 381 L
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Engine Details

Engine 1.5L Petrol Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Fuel Supply System -- Direct Injection
Turbocharger/Supercharger -- Turbocharged

Performance

Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 1998 cc
Power 118 hp 316 hp
Torque 150 Nm 400 Nm
RPM At Max Power 6100 RPM 5600-6500 RPM
RPM At Max Torque 4000 RPM 2000-5600 RPM
Acceleration -- 4.8 s
Top Speed -- 250 kmph
Fuel Consumption -- 7.8
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Steering

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

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Drums Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Dual Clutch
Gear Box 4-Speed 7-Speed
Drive Type -- AWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 14 Inch 19 Inch
Tyre Size 175/65 R14 235/35 R19
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R14 R19
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes 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 --
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 Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera No Yes
Park Assist No No
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning System No No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert No Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Advance Safety Feature -- Side Assist, Front Assist, Lane Assist, Driver Alert System Side Assist, Front Assist, Lane Assist, Driver Alert System
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts -- Yes
360 Camera -- No
Electric Parking Brake -- Yes
Blind Spot monitor -- No
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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 Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
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 Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps No Yes
Memory Seats No No
Automatic Climate Control -- Yes
Air Quality Control -- Yes
Ventilated Front Seats -- Yes
Cup Holders-Rear -- Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control -- Yes
Head-Up Display -- Yes
Wireless Charger -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 9 Inch 9 Inch 10 Inch 10 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 10 10
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Audio System -- Harmon Kardon Sound System Harmon Kardon Sound System
Speakers Rear -- Yes
Navigation System -- 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 10 Inch 10 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 Yes
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel No Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
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 --
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 Rear -- Yes
Roof Carrier -- No
Rear Spoiler -- Yes
Tinted Glass -- No
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes
Ambient Light -- Yes

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Proton Saga vs Volkswagen Golf R FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Proton Saga vs Volkswagen Golf R?

Saga is priced at RM 38,990 and Golf R is priced at RM 334,012. Hence Saga is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between Proton Saga vs Volkswagen Golf R?

The Proton Saga has power of 118 hp with 150 Nm torque and Volkswagen Golf R has power of 316 hp with 400 Nm torque. Thus making Golf R the more powerful as compared to Saga.

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Which Car has more safety features between Proton Saga vs Volkswagen Golf R?

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

Golf R safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, 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, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Electric Parking Brake, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The Volkswagen Golf R has higher number of sefety features than Saga, hence Volkswagen Golf R is more safer than Proton Saga.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Saga vs Golf R?

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

Golf R comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Ventilated Front Seats, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps, Head-Up Display and Wireless Charger

The Volkswagen Golf R has higher number of comfort features than Saga, hence Volkswagen Golf R is more comfortable than Proton Saga.

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What is Saga vs Golf R dimension size comparison?

The Saga dimension are 4390 mm length, 1690 mm width, 1525 mm height while the Golf R Dimensions are 4290 mm length, 1789 mm width, 1458 mm height. Hence, the Saga is more longer, Golf R is more wider and Saga is more higher.

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