In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz 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 save you time doing research.
The OTR price for 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 price for 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, the entry-level Perodua can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

Perodua Aruz 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 hp more than the 1.5L 4-cyl in Perodua Aruz. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, and you 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 in this class are quite complete. New car safety nowadays is not bad, no need to worry too much about this.

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.

Both Perodua Aruz and Kia Sportage are mainstream 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 a better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is suggested to test drive both models, as experiencing it personally is the most important.

Overall, both Perodua Aruz and Kia Sportage are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing homework will never go wrong.