In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Yaris Cross and Kia Sportage when choosing a car. These two cars 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 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 entry price of Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 29,739 cheaper than Kia Sportage. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the cheaper few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.
Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Kia Sportage is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 1.5L Turbo in Kia Sportage has 35 more horsepower than the 1.5L 4-cyl in Toyota Yaris Cross. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel a lack of power.
The safety rating of Toyota Yaris Cross is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
The safety rating of Kia Sportage is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Drive Wise.
The safety ratings of both cars are the same, safety features are considered quite complete in this class. New car safety now is not poor, no need to worry too much about this point.
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 cars, daily use is completely sufficient.
Toyota Yaris Cross and Kia Sportage are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale price more, you can prioritize the one with a better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Finally, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Kia Sportage are both quite good models in the Malaysia market. Choosing which one, the key still depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest everyone do their homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, then go test drive for a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.