Kia Sportage vs Toyota Corolla Cross
The Kia Sportage and Toyota Corolla Cross are C-segment SUVs cross-shopped by buyers weighing Kia’s bold design and equipment against Toyota’s efficiency and resale. Both are practical family crossovers.
The Sportage stands out with striking styling, a tech-rich cabin and a strong warranty. The Corolla Cross counters with a hybrid option, Toyota reliability and stronger resale.
Bottom line: Choose the Sportage for design, tech and warranty; choose the Corolla Cross for the hybrid, reliability and resale.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 129,639 | RM 133,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | 130 | 130 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Power | 154 hp | 138 hp |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| CO2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Boot | 587 L | 440 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 47 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | — |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | RM 359 |



