In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Kia Sportage when choosing a car. Both vehicles are quite similar in price range 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 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 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, Perodua Aruz entry price is indeed RM 56,739 cheaper than Kia Sportage. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry version is enough to meet daily needs. But note, the few thousand cheaper, may involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your requirements.

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

Perodua Aruz body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Kia Sportage body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not significant. Cars in this class, daily use is fully sufficient.

Perodua Aruz adopts FWD drive configuration.
Kia Sportage adopts FWD drive configuration.
Drive configuration of both cars is the same, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not be significantly different.

Perodua Aruz and Kia Sportage are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, then choose the one with more configurations. Ultimately it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Kia Sportage are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one, the key is still to see your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, then go test drive to make final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.