Proton Persona

Spec comparison by generation (what actually changed)

Specific output (hp per litre of displacement): 1 generation 1.8 MT 76.3 hp/L (140 / 1.834); 1.6 MT 120 hp 75.1 hp/L; 2 generation 110 hp 68.9 hp/L; 3 generation 107 hp 67.0 hp/L; 1.6 MT 95 hp 59.5 hp/L; 1.5 87 hp 59.3 hp/L; 1.3 MT 57.7 hp/L; 2.0 MT Diesel 41.0 hp/L. The catalogue’s strongest specific output is the 1993–2007 Coupe 1.8 MT, not the current sedan.

3 generation (from 2016, no end date, Sedan, 2 versions) is the only generation still in production. Versus 2 generation 1.6 MT Gasoline, the current 1.6 MT gives up 3 hp (107 vs 110), 2 kW (80 vs 82) and 250 rpm of peak power (5750 vs 6000), while torque is 2 Nm higher (150 vs 148) at the same 4000 rpm. Stroke grew from 76 × 87.3 to 76 × 88. Kerb weight is 15 kg lower (1155 vs 1170). Rear suspension is Semi-independent, springorts hélicoïdaux, sem instead of Independent, spring. Rear brakes switch from Disc to Drum. Ground clearance is measured at 155 mm; it is not measured on 2 generation. Fuel use, 0–100 and top speed that exist on the 2007–2016 1.6 MT Gasoline are not measured on 2016-on cars.

2 generation (2007–2016, Sedan, 4 versions) is the generation with economy and speed figures. All four share 110 hp (82 kW) at 6000 rpm, 148 Nm at 4000 rpm, 1597 cm³, Inline 4, 4 valves, No boost, Front, transverse, Distributed injection (multi-point), compression 10, 76 × 87.3, FWD, Independent, spring both ends, Ventilated disc front and Disc rear, 50 L tank. The split is Manual 5 vs Automatic 4, and Gasoline vs LPG.

1 generation (1993–2007, Coupe, 15 versions in the catalogue, 12 shown here) is the only Coupe, the only generation with Diesel, the only one with 1.3, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.0, and the only one with a measured gross weight. Front suspension is Dependent, spring on every shown version — that is the chassis change 2 generation reversed when it went Independent, spring at the front.

Engine specs: every version, exact names

Specific output (hp per litre of displacement): 1 generation 1.8 MT 76.3 hp/L (140 / 1.834); 1.6 MT 120 hp 75.1 hp/L; 2 generation 110 hp 68.9 hp/L; 3 generation 107 hp 67.0 hp/L; 1.6 MT 95 hp 59.5 hp/L; 1.5 87 hp 59.3 hp/L; 1.3 MT 57.7 hp/L; 2.0 MT Diesel 41.0 hp/L. The catalogue’s strongest specific output is the 1993–2007 Coupe 1.8 MT, not the current sedan.

Performance, mpg and CO2: measured vs not measured

Only some rows have 0–100, top speed or consumption. Missing cells are not measured.

3 generation 1.6 MT and 1.6 CVT: 0–100 not measured, top speed not measured, city/highway/combined not measured, CO2 not measured. You cannot pick between them on economy from this sheet; the only measured difference is 20 kg.

2 generation 1.6 MT Gasoline: 10.5 s, 190 km/h, 7.9 / 5.5 / 7.2 L/100 km, 172 g/km CO2. 2 generation 1.6 AT Gasoline: 0–100 not measured, 185 km/h (5 km/h slower), consumption not measured, 176 g/km CO2 (4 g/km more). 2 generation 1.6 MT LPG: 10.5 s, 190 km/h, consumption not measured, CO2 not measured. 2 generation 1.6 AT LPG: 0–100 not measured, 185 km/h, consumption not measured, CO2 not measured.

1 generation (shown versions): 1.8 MT 8.7 s / 208 km/h; 1.6 MT 120 hp 10.7 s / 194 km/h (both the 1060 kg and 1085 kg cars); 1.6 MT 95 hp 11.3 s / 181 km/h; 1.5 MT 2-valve 1045 kg 12.3 s / 173 km/h; 1.5 MT 3-valve 975 kg 12.1 s / 173 km/h; 1.5 MT 3-valve 1030 kg 12.1 s / 173 km/h; 1.5 AT 980 kg 14.6 s / 165 km/h; 1.5 AT 1030 kg 0–100 not measured, top speed not measured; 1.3 MT 960 kg 13.6 s / 165 km/h; 1.3 MT 1000 kg 13.6 s / 164 km/h; 2.0 MT 14.3 s / 170 km/h. Combined mpg on 1 generation is not measured on every shown version.

Spread: fastest 0–100 is 1.8 MT at 8.7 s; slowest measured is 1.5 AT 980 kg at 14.6 s (5.9 s gap). Highest top speed 208 km/h (1.8 MT); lowest measured 164 km/h (1.3 MT 1000 kg), 44 km/h apart. 2 generation 1.6 MT Gasoline at 10.5 s is 0.2 s quicker than 1 generation 1.6 MT 120 hp (10.7 s) despite 10 hp less, because the sedan is compared to a 1060–1085 kg coupe that is still lighter — the 0–100 edge of the 2007 car is 0.2 s, not a large one.

Dimensions, weight kg and kg per horsepower

Wheels are not measured on every version. Ground clearance is 155 mm only on 3 generation; not measured on 1 generation and 2 generation. Tank is 50 L on 1 generation and 2 generation; not measured on 3 generation.

Kerb weight and kg/hp:

• 3 generation 1.6 MT: 1155 kg, 10.8 kg/hp. Gross not measured.
• 3 generation 1.6 CVT: 1175 kg, 11.0 kg/hp. Gross not measured.
• 2 generation 1.6 MT Gasoline and 1.6 MT LPG: 1170 kg, 10.6 kg/hp. Gross not measured.
• 2 generation 1.6 AT Gasoline and 1.6 AT LPG: 1195 kg, 10.9 kg/hp. Gross not measured. Automatic costs 25 kg versus Manual in the same generation.
• 1 generation 1.8 MT: 1075 kg / 1550 kg gross, 7.7 kg/hp — best power-to-weight in the catalogue.
• 1 generation 1.6 MT 120 hp, 1060 kg: 8.8 kg/hp, gross 1480 kg.
• 1 generation 1.6 MT 120 hp, 1085 kg: 9.0 kg/hp, gross 1500 kg (25 kg more kerb than the other 120 hp 1.6 MT).
• 1 generation 1.6 MT 95 hp: 1070 kg, 11.3 kg/hp, gross 1485 kg.
• 1 generation 1.5 MT 1045 kg (2 valves): 12.0 kg/hp, gross 1465 kg.
• 1 generation 1.5 MT 975 kg: 11.2 kg/hp, gross 1380 kg.
• 1 generation 1.5 MT 1030 kg: 11.8 kg/hp, gross 1435 kg.
• 1 generation 1.5 AT 980 kg: 11.3 kg/hp, gross 1400 kg.
• 1 generation 1.5 AT 1030 kg: 11.8 kg/hp, gross 1435 kg.
• 1 generation 1.3 MT 960 kg: 12.8 kg/hp, gross 1365 kg — lightest kerb and lightest gross among shown versions.
• 1 generation 1.3 MT 1000 kg: 13.3 kg/hp, gross 1400 kg.
• 1 generation 2.0 MT: 1125 kg, 13.7 kg/hp, gross 1575 kg — heaviest gross and worst kg/hp.

Current 1.6 MT at 1155 kg is 80 kg heavier than 1.8 MT (1075 kg) and 195 kg heavier than the lightest 1.3 MT (960 kg). 2 generation 1.6 AT at 1195 kg is the heaviest Persona on this sheet.

Payload where both weights exist (1 generation only): 1.8 MT 1550 − 1075 = 475 kg; 2.0 MT 1575 − 1125 = 450 kg; 1.6 MT 120 hp 1060 kg: 420 kg; 1.6 MT 120 hp 1085 kg: 415 kg; 1.6 MT 95 hp: 415 kg; 1.5 MT 1045 kg: 420 kg; 1.5 MT 975 kg: 405 kg; 1.5 MT 1030 kg: 405 kg; 1.5 AT 980 kg: 420 kg; 1.5 AT 1030 kg: 405 kg; 1.3 MT 960 kg: 405 kg; 1.3 MT 1000 kg: 400 kg. Highest payload is 1.8 MT at 475 kg.

Which version to choose

Buy 3 generation 1.6 MT if the car must be a current Sedan, you accept 107 hp, and you want the lowest kerb of anything still in production (1155 kg, 10.8 kg/hp). You get 5-speed Manual, FWD, 155 mm clearance, Ventilated disc / Drum. You do not get a measured 0–100, top speed, mpg, CO2 or tank. Versus 1.6 CVT, the Manual is 20 kg lighter and that is the only measured difference: same 107 hp, 150 Nm, 1597 cm³, Gasoline, Inline 4, No boost.

Buy 3 generation 1.6 CVT if you want Variable instead of Manual. You pay 20 kg (1175 kg, 11.0 kg/hp). Gear count is not measured. Do not expect a measured economy advantage in this catalogue — city, highway and combined are not measured.

Buy 2 generation 1.6 MT Gasoline if you want the only Persona with a full economy set: 7.9 / 5.5 / 7.2 L/100 km, 172 g/km, 10.5 s, 190 km/h, 50 L, 110 hp, rear Disc. Versus current 1.6 MT you gain 3 hp and measured speed/mpg; you lose 15 kg of lightness (1170 vs 1155), independent rear (Independent, spring vs Semi-independent, springorts hélicoïdaux, sem), and you are shopping a 2007–2016 car. 68.9 hp/L vs 67.0 hp/L on the 2016 engine.

Buy 2 generation 1.6 AT Gasoline if you want Automatic 4 and rear discs. Versus 1.6 MT Gasoline in the same generation: +25 kg (1195 vs 1170), −5 km/h (185 vs 190), +4 g/km CO2 (176 vs 172), 0–100 not measured, mpg not measured. Same 110 hp and 148 Nm.

Buy 2 generation 1.6 MT LPG or 1.6 AT LPG if the fuel type LPG is the point. Power, torque, weight and top speed match the Gasoline twins (110 hp, 1170 or 1195 kg, 190 or 185 km/h). Fuel grade, mpg and CO2 on LPG are not measured. 1.6 MT LPG still has 10.5 s; 1.6 AT LPG 0–100 is not measured.

Buy 1 generation 1.8 MT if the job is the strongest Persona: 140 hp, 162 Nm, 76.3 hp/L, 7.7 kg/hp, 8.7 s, 208 km/h, 1075 kg / 1550 kg, 475 kg payload, 50 L. It is a Coupe, Manual 5, FWD. Boost is not measured. Front brakes Disc; rear brakes not measured. Front suspension Dependent, spring. Versus 3 generation 1.6 MT: +33 hp, −80 kg, +1.8 s unknown on the new car because 0–100 there is not measured. Versus 2 generation 1.6 MT Gasoline: +30 hp, −95 kg, −1.8 s, +18 km/h.

Buy 1 generation 1.6 MT 120 hp if you want 4 valves on 1597 cm³ without stepping to 1.8. 75.1 hp/L, 10.7 s, 194 km/h. Two cars share the name: 1060 kg / 1480 kg gross (8.8 kg/hp) and 1085 kg / 1500 kg (9.0 kg/hp). Rear brakes not measured on both. Pick the 1060 kg car if weight is the split; performance figures are the same.

Do not buy 1 generation 1.6 MT 95 hp if you can have the 120 hp 1.6 MT: you lose 25 hp, 9 Nm, 0.6 s (11.3 vs 10.7) and 13 km/h (181 vs 194) for 2 valves instead of 4, at 1070 kg — not lighter than the 1060 kg 120 hp car.

Buy 1 generation 1.5 MT only as a lighter, slower coupe. Three 1.5 MT rows are all 87 hp. The 2-valve 1045 kg car is 12.3 s / 173 km/h, bore × stroke 81 × 77.5, compression 10, rear suspension not measured. The 3-valve cars (75.5 × 82, compression 9.2) are 12.1 s / 173 km/h at 975 kg or 1030 kg. The 975 kg car is 70 kg lighter than the 2-valve 1.5 MT and 0.2 s quicker; that is the 1.5 MT to take if the name is the same.

Buy 1 generation 1.5 AT only if you need Automatic in the coupe. Two 1.5 AT 87 hp cars: 120 Nm, 980 kg, 3 valves, No boost, 9.2, 75 × 82, 14.6 s / 165 km/h; and 124 Nm, 1030 kg, boost not measured, 75.5 × 82, 0–100 and top speed not measured. The 980 kg 1.5 AT is the slowest measured Persona (14.6 s). Versus 1.5 MT 975 kg you lose 2.5 s and 8 km/h for Automatic 4.

Buy 1 generation 1.3 MT for the lightest kerb (960 kg) and lightest gross (1365 kg). 75 hp, 108 Nm, 57.7 hp/L, 13.6 s. Two 1.3 MT 75 hp cars: 960 kg / 165 km/h and 1000 kg / 164 km/h. Same 13.6 s; take 960 kg unless you need the 1000 kg car for some other reason not in this sheet.

Buy 1 generation 2.0 MT only for Diesel and the highest torque (172 Nm at 3000 rpm) plus the only Turbo on the list. 82 hp, 41.0 hp/L, 13.7 kg/hp, 14.3 s, 170 km/h, 1125 kg / 1575 kg, compression 22.4, 2 valves, injection system not measured. It is 58 hp down on 1.8 MT and 4.3 s slower; torque is 10 Nm higher than 1.8 MT (172 vs 162).

There is no price in this catalogue, so “what extra money buys” is only extra spec. Extra Automatic on 2 generation buys 4 speeds and 25 kg. Extra Variable on 3 generation buys 20 kg and no extra hp. Extra LPG on 2 generation buys a fuel-type change with no extra hp and no measured mpg. Extra 1.8 MT versus any 1.6 buys 140 hp, 8.7 s and 208 km/h. Extra 4 valves on 1 generation 1.6 MT (120 vs 95 hp) buys 25 hp and 13 km/h. The current Sedan does not buy more power than 2007–2016: it buys 155 mm of measured clearance, 15 kg less than 2 generation 1.6 MT, and a production run that has not ended.

Engine oil capacity, oil spec, oil reset, engine-number location and engine mounting are not measured on every version here. Reliability and known problems are not measured. Proton Persona 2024 / 2025 / 2026 horsepower, if the car is 3 generation, is still 107 hp on both 1.6 MT and 1.6 CVT.