Chery O5 vs Honda HR-V
Verdict
The Chery O5 costs just RM900 more than the Honda HR-V, but the numbers lean its way: 145 hp and 230 Nm beat 119 hp and 145 Nm, while its 378-litre boot, 51-litre fuel tank, six airbags and seven-year warranty all better the Honda’s figures. The HR-V counters with a CVT instead of a wet dual-clutch automatic, plus a listed 12.1-second 0-100 km/h time and 186 km/h top speed. Both are CKD, petrol, front-wheel-drive B-segment SUVs with AEB, so this is a very close paper fight.
Pick the Chery O5 if you want the stronger outputs, bigger boot, larger tank, more airbags and longer warranty for a tiny price step up.
Pick the Honda HR-V if you prefer the CVT setup and want a familiar B-segment SUV with its 0-100 km/h and top speed figures clearly stated.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; Honda HR-V RM115,900
- Power and torque: Chery O5 145 hp/230 Nm; Honda HR-V 119 hp/145 Nm
- Transmission: Chery O5 wet dual-clutch automatic; Honda HR-V CVT automatic
- Boot space and fuel tank: Chery O5 378 L/51 L; Honda HR-V 335 L/40 L
- Size: Chery O5 4,400 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 2,630 mm wheelbase; Honda HR-V 4,347 mm, 1,790 mm, 2,610 mm
- Safety and warranty: Chery O5 6 airbags/7 years; Honda HR-V 4 airbags/5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 116,800 | RM 115,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 145 hp✓ | 119 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm✓ | 145 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 12.1 s |
| Top speed | — | 186 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,347 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,591 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,610 mm |
| Boot space | 378 L✓ | 335 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | 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.
O5
- Stronger 145 hp and 230 Nm outputs
- Bigger 378-litre boot and 51-litre tank
- Six airbags and seven-year warranty
- Costs RM900 more
- No 0-100 km/h or top speed figure listed
- Dual-clutch automatic may not suit buyers set on a CVT
HR-V
- Lower RM115,900 price
- CVT automatic for those who prefer that transmission type
- 0-100 km/h in 12.1 seconds and 186 km/h top speed listed
- Lower 119 hp and 145 Nm outputs
- Smaller 335-litre boot and 40-litre tank
- Four airbags and five-year warranty trail the Chery
O5 vs HR-V FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or Honda HR-V better?
On paper, the Chery O5 has the edge: more power, more torque, a larger boot, bigger fuel tank, more airbags and a longer warranty. The Honda HR-V is cheaper by RM900 and uses a CVT.
What is the price difference?
The Chery O5 costs RM116,800, while the Honda HR-V costs RM115,900. That makes the Chery RM900 more expensive.
Which one has more space and practicality?
The Chery O5 is longer and wider, with a 2,630 mm wheelbase versus the Honda HR-V’s 2,610 mm. Its boot is also larger at 378 litres against 335 litres.