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Yaris Cross or Sportage? A Comparison to Save You Research Time

2026-10-01 03:20:00
BirdsParrots_3
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In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Yaris Cross and Kia Sportage when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in pricing and positioning, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), 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.

From a price perspective, the starting price of Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 29,739 cheaper than Kia Sportage. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.

Kia Sportage is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.

Regarding power, Kia Sportage's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power, you won't feel it's lacking.

Toyota Yaris Cross Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

Toyota Yaris Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.

Kia Sportage safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Drive Wise.

Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features are quite complete in this class. New cars nowadays have good safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Toyota Yaris Cross Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Space and Comfort

Toyota Yaris Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Kia Sportage body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not large. For this class of car, it is completely sufficient for daily use.

Kia Sportage Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Maintenance and Service

Toyota Yaris Cross warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Kia Sportage warranty 5 years/300,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Kia Sportage Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Summary

Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Kia Sportage are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research well, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.

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