In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers often compare Honda CR-V 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 save you time doing research.
The Honda CR-V OTR price 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 Kia Sportage 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.
From a price perspective, Kia Sportage's starting price is RM 48,561 cheaper than Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price range, the difference of a few thousand is actually not that big; the key is looking at the overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Honda CR-V is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.
Kia Sportage is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Kia Sportage's 1.5L Turbo, offering better confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Kia Sportage's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too significant.

Honda CR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
Kia Sportage's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes Drive Wise.
Both cars have the same safety rating; safety features in this class are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays do not have poor safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

Honda CR-V body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
Kia Sportage body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
In terms of space, Honda CR-V's body is 100 mm longer than Kia Sportage, so the interior passenger space will be slightly more spacious, especially the rear legroom. If you frequently carry family or need to fit a stroller, a slightly larger body is indeed more practical.

Both Honda CR-V and Kia Sportage are popular 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-effectiveness and features, then choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, we suggest test-driving both models, as personal experience is the most important.

Overall, both Honda CR-V and Kia Sportage are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test-driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major event; spending some time doing research will definitely not go wrong.