Verdict
The Honda Accord CV is the clear new-generation step up, but its RM185,900 price is RM52,606 above the Honda Accord CR’s RM133,294. That gap buys a 198 hp/260 Nm 1.5-litre turbo over the CR’s 153 hp/190 Nm 2.0-litre, plus a 570-litre boot, six airbags, blind-spot monitoring and a reverse camera. The CR remains the cheaper route into a locally assembled D-segment sedan, with a larger 65-litre tank and lower initial outlay. For most Malaysian buyers, however, the CV’s RM90 annual road tax versus RM379 helps soften its purchase premium.
Pick the Honda Accord CR if a RM52,606 lower purchase price and its 65-litre fuel tank matter more than newer safety and convenience equipment.
Pick the Honda Accord CV if you want 198 hp, six airbags, a 570-litre boot and substantially lower RM90 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Accord CR RM133,294; Honda Accord CV RM185,900.
- Output: Honda Accord CR 153 hp and 190 Nm; Honda Accord CV 198 hp and 260 Nm.
- Engine and gearbox: Honda Accord CR 1,997 cc naturally aspirated with a five-speed automatic; Honda Accord CV 1,498 cc turbo with a CVT.
- Wheelbase and boot: Honda Accord CR 2,775 mm and 461 litres; Honda Accord CV 2,830 mm and 570 litres.
- Airbags: Honda Accord CR driver and passenger airbags; Honda Accord CV driver, passenger, front-side and front/rear curtain airbags.
- Road tax: Honda Accord CR RM379 per year; Honda Accord CV RM90 per year.
CR
- RM52,606 cheaper to buy.
- Larger 65-litre fuel tank.
- Five-speed conventional automatic.
- 153 hp and 190 Nm trail the CV’s 198 hp and 260 Nm.
- Only driver and passenger airbags, against the CV’s six-airbag layout.
- No reverse camera or blind-spot information system.
CV
- 198 hp and 260 Nm turbocharged output.
- Six airbags, blind-spot information system and reverse camera.
- 570-litre boot and RM90 annual road tax.
- RM52,606 more expensive.
- 56-litre fuel tank is 9 litres smaller than the CR’s.
- CVT replaces the CR’s five-speed conventional automatic.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM133,294✓ | 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 | 4,870 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 | 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 |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | 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 | 8" Touchscreen CD/MP3 Player 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 | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| 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 |
| Parking Brake | — | 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 vs CV FAQ
Is the Honda Accord CR or Honda Accord CV better?
The Honda Accord CV is better equipped and more powerful: 198 hp, 260 Nm, six airbags, blind-spot monitoring and a 570-litre boot. The Honda Accord CR makes sense chiefly for its RM52,606 lower price and 65-litre tank.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Accord CV costs RM52,606 more than the Honda Accord CR, at RM185,900 versus RM133,294. Its annual road tax is lower, however: RM90 against RM379.
Which Accord has the better safety kit?
The Honda Accord CV has the stronger safety specification, with six airbags, blind-spot information system, all-seat seatbelt reminders and a reverse camera. The Honda Accord CR has driver and passenger airbags, ABS/EBD and stability control.