In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Kia Sportage when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of the Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200) etc.
The OTR price of the 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.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Kia Sportage is RM 48,561 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. To be honest, at this price point, a difference of a few thousand is not really significant; the key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

The safety rating of the Honda CR-V is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The safety rating of the Kia Sportage is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including Drive Wise.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety equipment is quite comprehensive at this level. New car safety standards are generally good nowadays, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

Honda CR-V comes with a 5-year/unlimited mileage warranty, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.
Kia Sportage comes with a 5-year/300,000km warranty, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.

Both the Honda CR-V 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 value for money and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both models, as personal experience is the most important.

Overall, both the Honda CR-V and Kia Sportage are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one you choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that you do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, taking some time to do research will never go wrong.