Brand	Kia Malaysia	Mazda Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 264,888	RM 293,000 Mazda MX-5 RF Price
Variant	Stinger 2.0L GT-Line	MX-5 RF 2WD Manual
User Rating	4.46 Stinger reviews	4.59 MX-5 RF reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia
Available Color(s)		+3
Vehicle Type	Sedan Sedan Cars in Malaysia	Convertible Convertible Cars in Malaysia

	4.46/5 13 reviews	4.59/5 34 reviews
User Review Comparison	Aggressive looks and performance The Kia Stinger gets a splendid design that is complemented by its aggressive front end that never fails to catch the attention on the streets. The... Read More M Mathias May 12, 2022 for Kia Stinger	A tool, not a toy The new Mazda MX 5 RF is a beastly powerhouse, which I chose not for practicality but because I missed sitting behind the wheel by myself. The power... Read More F Faizal Dec 15, 2025 for Mazda MX-5 RF

Things we like	Scintillating design Excellent performance Read More	Engaging driving experience Practical retractable hardtop Modern tech Read More
Things we don't like	Slightly stiff ride quality Interior layout too simple for a sportscar Read More	Limited practicality Becomes nosy sometimes Performance ceiling Read More

Engine	2.0L Twin Turbocharger Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16-Valve DOHC, VVT	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	13.0:1

Advance Safety Feature	Hill Start Assist, Blind Spot Info Hill Start Assist, Blind Spot Info	--
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	No
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	No
Child Safety Locks	Yes	--
Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes
Curtain Airbags	--	No
Knee Airbags	--	No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	--	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	--	No
Rear Parking Sensors	--	Yes
360 Camera	--	No
Emergency Stop Signal	--	Yes
Park Assist	--	No
Hill-Start Assist Control	--	Yes
Blind Spot monitor	--	No
Lane Departure Warning System	--	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	--	Yes

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	--
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	No
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Apple CarPlay, Android Auto with 15-Speaker Harman Kardon Audio System Apple CarPlay, Android Auto with 15-Speaker Harman Kardon Audio System	--
Display Size	--	8.8 Inch 8.8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	--	Yes
Audio System	--	BOSE BOSE
No Of Speakers	--	9 9

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size	--	4.6 Inch 4.6 Inch

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	--
Heated Seats - Front	Yes	--
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	No
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	No
Fabric Upholstery	No	--
Leather Seats	Yes	--
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	No
Adjustable Headrest	--	Yes
Seat Upholstery	--	Leather Leather
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob	--	Yes

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	No
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	No
Power Antenna	No	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Fog Lights Front	No	--
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Roof Rail	No	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	--
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Moon Roof	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	Yes
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	--
Additional Features	Apple CarPlay, Android Auto with 15-Speaker Harman Kardon Audio System Apple CarPlay, Android Auto with 15-Speaker Harman Kardon Audio System	--
Daytime Running Lights	--	LED LED
Taillight Type	--	LED LED
Headlamps Washer	--	No

Kia Stinger vs Mazda MX-5 RF Comparison

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