In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X50 and Kia Sportage when choosing 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 price of Proton X50 in Malaysia is RM 89,800 - 113,300, with a total of 4 versions, including 1.5T Executive (RM 89,800), 1.5T Premium (RM 101,800), 1.5T Flagship (RM 113,300), etc.
The OTR 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.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Proton X50 is indeed RM 39,839 cheaper than Kia Sportage. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But keep in mind that the few thousand cheaper price may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Proton X50 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 Proton X50's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and you won't feel it lacks power.

Proton X50's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Kia Sportage's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Drive Wise.
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features in this class are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X50 adopts 4WD drive system.
Kia Sportage adopts FWD drive system.
Proton's 4WD and Kia's FWD will feel different in handling, test drive comparison is recommended.

Both Proton X50 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, prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, experiencing it firsthand is the most important.

Overall, Proton X50 and Kia Sportage are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never go wrong.