Aion Y Plus vs Honda HR-V
Verdict
The Aion Y Plus is only RM3,900 dearer, but it changes the brief: electric drive, 201 hp and 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds against the Honda HR-V’s petrol 1.5, 119 hp and 12.1 seconds. It is also the bigger, roomier car on paper, with 405 litres of boot space versus 335 litres. The HR-V counters with a lower road tax bill, a 40-litre fuel tank and auto emergency braking, so it still suits buyers who want familiar petrol running and Honda’s CKD package.
Pick the Aion Y Plus if you want EV running, stronger acceleration, a larger cabin footprint and the longer 8-year warranty.
Pick the Honda HR-V if you want petrol convenience, auto emergency braking and the lower RM115,900 entry price.
Key differences
- Price: Aion Y Plus RM119,800; Honda HR-V RM115,900
- Power: Aion Y Plus 201 hp; Honda HR-V 119 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Aion Y Plus 8.5 s; Honda HR-V 12.1 s
- Size: Aion Y Plus 4,535 mm long and 2,750 mm wheelbase; Honda HR-V 4,347 mm and 2,610 mm
- Boot space: Aion Y Plus 405 L; Honda HR-V 335 L
- Safety kit: Aion Y Plus 6 airbags and no AEB listed; Honda HR-V 4 airbags and AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,800 | RM 115,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 119 hp |
| Torque | — | 145 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s✓ | 12.1 s |
| Top speed | — | 186 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 63.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 430 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,347 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,591 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,610 mm |
| Boot space | 405 L✓ | 335 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 120✓ |
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.
Y Plus
- Quicker 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 430 km EV range from a 63.2 kWh battery
- Larger body and 405-litre boot
- RM3,900 more expensive to buy
- No auto emergency braking listed
- CBU, while the HR-V is CKD
HR-V
- Auto emergency braking is fitted
- Lower RM115,900 price
- Petrol refuelling with a 40-litre tank
- 119 hp is well down on the Aion’s 201 hp
- Slower 12.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 335-litre boot
Y Plus vs HR-V FAQ
Is the Aion Y Plus or Honda HR-V better?
The Aion Y Plus is better for space, acceleration and EV running. The Honda HR-V is better if you want petrol convenience and auto emergency braking. On paper, the Aion gives more car for a small RM3,900 premium.
What is the price difference?
The Aion Y Plus costs RM119,800, while the Honda HR-V costs RM115,900. That makes the Aion RM3,900 more expensive before looking at running costs, charging access or fuel use.
Which one is more practical?
The Aion Y Plus is the more practical car on dimensions alone: it is 188 mm longer, 80 mm wider and has a 140 mm longer wheelbase. Its boot is also larger at 405 litres versus the Honda HR-V’s 335 litres.