In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Kia Sportage when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Proton X70 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300), etc.
The OTR price of Kia Sportage in Malaysia is RM 129,639 - 179,320, with a total of 4 versions, including 2025 1.6T DCT 4WD High (RM 179,320), 2025 1.6T DCT 2WD High (RM 159,320), 2025 2.0L AT 2WD High (RM 139,639), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Proton X70 is indeed RM 22,839 cheaper than Kia Sportage. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, keep in mind, the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in specifications, which depends on your specific needs.

Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel economy 7.0 L/100km.
Kia Sportage is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel economy 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain, and the driving experience is basically no difference in daily use. Fuel consumption is also about the same, no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Kia Sportage's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Drive Wise.
Both cars have the same safety rating. Safety equipment in this class is quite comprehensive. New car safety is not bad nowadays, no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X70 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Kia Sportage body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Both cars have almost the same dimensions, and the interior space difference is not significant. Cars in this class are fully sufficient for daily use.
Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Kia Sportage warranty 5 years/300,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
In summary, Proton X70 and Kia Sportage are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.