Verdict
The Peugeot 508 SW costs RM4,108 less at RM174,092, yet brings a 660-litre boot, 2,817-mm wheelbase and 72-litre tank against the CR-V’s 589 litres, 2,701 mm and 57 litres. It is the better load carrier, and its RM90 annual road tax is far below the Honda’s RM437. But the CR-V’s 2.0-litre hybrid uses 7.0 L/100 km, reaches 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds and adds autonomous braking, lane-keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control. For Malaysian family use, that safety advantage is decisive unless wagon space is the priority.
Pick the Honda CR-V if you want hybrid power, a quicker 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time and Honda Sensing driver assistance.
Pick the Peugeot 508 SW if you need the larger 660-litre boot, longer 2,817-mm wheelbase and much lower RM90 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RM178,200; Peugeot 508 SW RM174,092.
- Road tax per year: Honda CR-V RM437; Peugeot 508 SW RM90.
- Boot space: Honda CR-V 589 litres; Peugeot 508 SW 660 litres.
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V 2,701 mm; Peugeot 508 SW 2,817 mm.
- 0-100 km/h: Honda CR-V 8.9 seconds; Peugeot 508 SW 9.2 seconds.
- Driver assistance: Honda CR-V has autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control; Peugeot 508 SW has none, no lane-keeping assist and…
CR-V
- Honda Sensing autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist.
- 2.0-litre hybrid with 181 hp and 335 Nm from its motor.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- 589-litre boot trails the Peugeot 508 SW’s 660 litres.
- RM437 annual road tax is RM347 higher than the Peugeot 508 SW’s.
- No panoramic roof or head-up display.
508 SW
- 660-litre boot and 72-litre fuel tank.
- 163 hp and 240 Nm turbo petrol engine.
- Adaptive LED projectors, panoramic roof and head-up display.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, unlike the Honda CR-V.
- 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.3 seconds slower than the Honda CR-V.
- Three-year manufacturer warranty is two years shorter than the Honda CR-V’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,200 | RM174,092✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM437 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,993 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 146 hp | 163 hp✓ |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.9 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 181 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 335 Nm✓ | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | EAT6 |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds✓ | 9.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7 L/100 km✓ | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | 220 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 165 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,829 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,828 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,701 mm | 2,817 mm |
| Weight | 1,616 kg | 1,578 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 72 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 589 litres | 660 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size 18" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Primacy HP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtains, Front Knee Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric 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 two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Driver's Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline and Sliding | 60:40 Split Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual rear door window sun shades, manual rear net |
| Audio | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay | 7" Touchscreen CD/MP3 Player with JBL sound system 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 with Remote Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot with Hands-Free Function | Power Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
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-V vs 508 SW FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V or Peugeot 508 SW better?
The Honda CR-V is better for driver assistance and hybrid performance, with autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and an 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The Peugeot 508 SW is better for carrying luggage, with a 660-litre boot versus 589 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 508 SW is RM4,108 cheaper than the Honda CR-V: RM174,092 versus RM178,200.
Which has lower running costs on road tax and fuel use?
The Peugeot 508 SW has lower annual road tax at RM90 versus RM437. The Honda CR-V has the slightly better rated fuel economy at 7.0 L/100 km, against 7.1 L/100 km for the Peugeot.