Verdict
The RM128,800 Kia Sportage costs RM8,900 more than the RM119,900 Neta Neta X, but it is the larger C-segment SUV and carries 79 litres more luggage. The Neta’s 52.49 kWh battery brings a stated 401 km range, 160 hp and 210 Nm, while annual road tax is RM100 against the Kia’s RM440. It also gets a panoramic sliding sunroof, powered driver’s seat and 360-degree camera. Pick the Sportage for the bigger boot and all-seat belt reminders; pick the Neta if EV running costs and equipment matter more.
The Sportage 1.6T High AWD (RM178,800) sits above every Neta X variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Kia Sportage if you need the 587-litre boot, C-segment footprint and seatbelt reminders for all five seats.
Pick the Neta Neta X if you want 401 km of stated EV range, lower annual road tax and more convenience equipment for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Kia Sportage RM128,800; Neta Neta X RM119,900.
- Powertrain output: Kia Sportage 154 hp and 192 Nm; Neta Neta X motor 160 hp and 210 Nm.
- Annual road tax: Kia Sportage RM440; Neta Neta X RM100.
- Boot space: Kia Sportage 587 litres; Neta Neta X 508 litres.
- Infotainment: Kia Sportage 12.3-inch screen with six speakers; Neta Neta X 15.6-inch screen with eight speakers.
- Wheel size: Kia Sportage 17-inch alloys; Neta Neta X 18-inch alloys.
Sportage
- 587-litre boot, 79 litres larger
- C-segment SUV with 2,755 mm wheelbase
- Seatbelt reminders for all seats and a space-saver spare tyre
- Costs RM8,900 more
- RM440 annual road tax versus RM100
- Lacks the Neta’s panoramic sliding sunroof, powered driver’s seat and 360-degree camera
Neta X
- 52.49 kWh battery with 401 km stated range
- Lower RM100 annual road tax
- Panoramic sliding sunroof, powered boot and 360-degree camera
- 508-litre boot is 79 litres smaller
- Driver-only seatbelt reminder
- No spare tyre listed, where the Kia has a space-saver
What the Sportage has over the Neta X
What the Neta X has over the Sportage
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the Sportage: 587 litres against 508.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM128,800 | RM119,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM100✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,315/mo | RM1,225/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,662 | RM3,365✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,163 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM5.82 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM23,142 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 8.0 hours |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 154 hp at 6,200 rpm | — |
| Torque | 192 Nm at 4,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 81 mm × 97 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 160 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 210 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 52.49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 401 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 4,619 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,770 mm |
| Weight | 1,578 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 587 litres✓ | 508 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/65R17 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/65R17 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Chao Yang Radial RP76 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Available for all seats | Driver Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Powered Driver's Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 15.6" Touchscreen with Navigation, Voice Control, Online Music Streaming and Apple CarPlay with 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down Function |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the Kia Sportage or Neta Neta X better?
The Neta Neta X is the better-equipped and lower-road-tax choice, with 401 km stated EV range. The Kia Sportage is better if boot capacity matters: it has 587 litres versus 508 litres, plus reminders for every seatbelt.
What is the price difference?
The Kia Sportage costs RM8,900 more than the Neta Neta X.
Which has the longer warranty coverage?
Both have a five-year manufacturer warranty, but the Neta Neta X has a higher 150,000 km limit versus 100,000 km for the Kia Sportage. Its battery is covered for eight years or 180,000 km.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Sportage is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Neta X is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.