Verdict
The RM10,000 step from the Kia Sportage 2.0G 2WD to the Kia Sportage 2.0G High 2WD buys meaningful driver-assistance and convenience kit, not extra pace. Both use the same 154 hp/192 Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine, six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, so performance and running fundamentals are unchanged. For Malaysian commuting, autonomous braking, steering correction and adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go make the High the sensible spend if the budget permits. The lower trim remains the rational pick if you can live without those aids and prefer its larger 12.3-inch screen.
Pick the Kia Sportage 2.0G 2WD if you want to save RM10,000 and value the 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen over active safety and convenience upgrades.
Pick the Kia Sportage 2.0G High 2WD if autonomous braking, steering correction, adaptive cruise with Stop & Go and a powered boot matter more than the RM10,000 premium.
Key differences
- Price: RM128,800 for the 2.0G 2WD; RM138,800 for the 2.0G High 2WD.
- Autonomous braking: absent on the 2.0G 2WD; fitted to the 2.0G High 2WD.
- Lane support: no lane-keeping assist on the 2.0G 2WD; steering correction on the 2.0G High 2WD.
- Cruise control: passive cruise control on the 2.0G 2WD; adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go on the 2.0G High 2WD.
- Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen on the 2.0G 2WD; 8-inch touchscreen on the 2.0G High 2WD.
- Boot and front parking: remote boot opening and no front sensors on the 2.0G 2WD; powered boot and four front sensors on the 2.0G High 2WD.
2.0G 2WD
- RM10,000 cheaper to buy.
- Larger 12.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Same 154 hp, 192 Nm powertrain and 587-litre boot as the High.
- No autonomous braking or collision warning.
- No steering correction or adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go.
- Manual front-seat adjustment, no front parking sensors and no powered boot.
2.0G High 2WD
- Autonomous braking, collision warning and steering correction.
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go.
- Power-adjustable driver's seat, powered boot and four front parking sensors.
- Costs RM10,000 more.
- Smaller 8-inch infotainment touchscreen versus the 12.3-inch unit in the 2.0G 2WD.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM128,800✓ | RM138,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-Valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 154 hp at 6,200 rpm | 154 hp at 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 192 Nm at 4,500 rpm | 192 Nm at 4,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 81 mm × 97 mm | 81 mm × 97 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed Automatic | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,578 kg | 1,578 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 587 litres | 587 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/65R17 | 235/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/65R17 | 235/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| 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 Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 for 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Available for all seats | Available for all seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger 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 |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 8" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Down | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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.
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2.0G 2WD vs 2.0G High 2WD FAQ
Is the Kia Sportage 2.0G 2WD or Kia Sportage 2.0G High 2WD better?
The Kia Sportage 2.0G High 2WD is better equipped, adding autonomous braking, collision warning, steering correction and adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go. The 2.0G 2WD is better value if those features are not priorities, as both have identical 154 hp and 192 Nm outputs.
What is the price difference?
The Kia Sportage 2.0G High 2WD costs RM10,000 more: RM138,800 against RM128,800 for the Kia Sportage 2.0G 2WD.
Does the Kia Sportage 2.0G High 2WD have more power?
No. Both variants use a 1,999 cc naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 154 hp at 6,200 rpm and 192 Nm at 4,500 rpm, paired with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
