Verdict
The Honda Accord CV asks RM45,300 more at RM185,900, but it is not merely a newer cabin: its 1.5-litre turbo makes 198 hp and 260 Nm against the CR Facelift’s 153 hp and 190 Nm, while boot space rises from 461 to 570 litres. It also brings LED headlamps, a reverse camera, blind-spot monitoring and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. The RM140,600 CR Facelift remains the rational used-buy route if purchase cost matters most, and its 65-litre tank is 9 litres larger. But the CV is the more complete daily Accord if the budget permits.
Pick the Honda Accord CR Facelift if RM140,600 pricing and its 65-litre fuel tank matter more than stronger performance and newer convenience kit.
Pick the Honda Accord CV if you can justify RM185,900 for 198 hp, 260 Nm, a 570-litre boot and substantially richer driver-facing equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Accord CR Facelift RM140,600; Honda Accord CV RM185,900.
- Output: CR Facelift 153 hp and 190 Nm; CV 198 hp and 260 Nm.
- Powertrain: CR Facelift 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine with 5-speed automatic; CV 1.5-litre direct-injection turbo with CVT.
- Dimensions: CR Facelift 4,935 mm long and 2,775 mm wheelbase; CV 4,901 mm long and 2,830 mm wheelbase.
- Boot and fuel tank: CR Facelift 461 litres and 65 litres; CV 570 litres and 56 litres.
- Parking and infotainment: CR Facelift has 2 front sensors, no reverse camera and a 7-inch six-speaker unit; CV has 4 front sensors, a reverse camera and an…
CR Facelift
- RM45,300 lower listed price
- Larger 65-litre fuel tank
- Ambient interior lighting
- 153 hp and 190 Nm trail the CV’s 198 hp and 260 Nm
- 461-litre boot is 109 litres smaller
- No reverse camera, blind-spot monitoring or smartphone integration listed
CV
- 198 hp turbo and 260 Nm
- 570-litre boot and 2,830 mm wheelbase
- LED headlamps, reverse camera and blind-spot monitoring
- RM45,300 more expensive at RM185,900
- 56-litre fuel tank is 9 litres smaller
- Map lights only, where the CR Facelift has map and ambient lights
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM140,600✓ | RM185,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve SOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 153 hp | 198 hp✓ |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 260 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5-Speed Automatic | CVT |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Honda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | —✓ | 9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | —✓ | 6.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 190 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | —✓ | 146 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,901 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,465 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2,830 mm |
| Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,494 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 56 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 461 litres | 570 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R17 | 225/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R17 | 225/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Primacy 3 ST |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| 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) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Torque Vectoring by Braking |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For all seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | Foldable Backrest | Folding Rear Bench with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 7" Advance Display Audio with 6 Speakers | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 10 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Foot-operated | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Remote Engine Start |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free labour for 1,000 km, 10,000 km, 30,000 km, 50,000 km, 70,000 km and 90,000 km intervals | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM90✓ |
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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CR Facelift vs CV FAQ
Is the Honda Accord CR Facelift or Honda Accord CV better?
The Honda Accord CV is better equipped and substantially stronger, with 198 hp, 260 Nm and a 570-litre boot. The CR Facelift is the budget choice at RM140,600 and carries 9 litres more fuel.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Accord CV costs RM185,900 versus RM140,600 for the Honda Accord CR Facelift, a difference of RM45,300.
Which Accord has the bigger boot?
The Honda Accord CV has the larger boot at 570 litres, 109 litres ahead of the Honda Accord CR Facelift’s 461 litres. The CR Facelift instead has the larger fuel tank, at 65 litres versus 56 litres.