In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz 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.
Perodua Aruz OTR price in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L X (RM 72,900), 1.5L AV (RM 77,900), etc.
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, Perodua Aruz's starting price is indeed RM 56,739 cheaper than Kia Sportage. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. But keep in mind, the few thousand dollars cheaper, there might be compromises on features, it depends on your specific requirements.

Perodua Aruz features a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Kia Sportage features a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, Kia Sportage's 1.5L Turbo has 35 horsepower more than Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel lacking in power.

Perodua Aruz body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Kia Sportage body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. For this level of car, daily use is completely sufficient.

Perodua Aruz 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.

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Kia Sportage are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never go wrong.