Aruz or Sportage? A comparison helps you save time on research

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Kia Sportage when choosing a car.

Price and Versions

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 the 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 already meets daily needs. But keep in mind, that few thousand ringgit difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Perodua Aruz is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp power. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

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

In terms of 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 a lack of power.

Safety Features

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, safety features are quite comprehensive for this class. New car safety nowadays is not poor, no need to worry too much about this.

Space and Comfort

Perodua Aruz 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, daily use is completely sufficient.

Maintenance and Service

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.

Summary

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