In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Kia Sportage when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in terms of price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X70's OTR price 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.
Kia Sportage's OTR price 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 the Proton X70 is indeed RM 22,839 cheaper than the Kia Sportage. If your budget is limited, the Proton entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be aware, those few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

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, and safety features are quite comprehensive for this class. New cars nowadays don't lack safety, so no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X70 uses FWD drive mode.
Kia Sportage uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, so daily driving experience won't be much different.

Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Kia Sportage warranty 5 years/300,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both Proton X70 and Kia Sportage are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, both Proton X70 and Kia Sportage are quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.