In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Kia Sportage when selecting a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR selling price of Perodua Aruz 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.
The OTR selling 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.
In terms of price, the starting price of Perodua Aruz is indeed RM 56,739 cheaper than Kia Sportage. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, keep in mind, the few thousand dollars difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

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

Perodua Aruz safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Kia Sportage safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Drive Wise.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are considered quite comprehensive in this class. New cars nowadays do not lack in safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

Perodua Aruz adopts FWD drive mode.
Kia Sportage adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

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