In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Perodua Aruz and Kia Sportage when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Perodua Aruz in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900. There are 2 versions in total, including 1.5L X (RM 72,900), 1.5L AV (RM 77,900), etc.
The OTR price of Kia Sportage in Malaysia is RM 129,639 - 179,320. There are 4 versions in total, 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.
Looking at the price, the starting price of Perodua Aruz is indeed RM 56,739 cheaper than Kia Sportage. If your budget is limited, the entry-level version of Perodua is already sufficient for daily needs. However, be aware that the lower price of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

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

The safety rating of Perodua Aruz is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
The safety rating of Kia Sportage is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Drive Wise.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and in this class, safety features are quite comprehensive. 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 a big difference in daily driving experience.

Perodua Aruz and Kia Sportage are both 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 better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, then choose the model with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.

In summary, Perodua Aruz and Kia Sportage are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework well, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will definitely not be wrong.