Honda CR-V vs Renault Koleos
Verdict
At RM178,200 against RM191,888, the Honda CR-V asks RM13,688 less yet gives you the quicker 0-100 km/h time at 8.9 seconds, better 7.0 L/100 km economy, 589 litres of boot space and eight airbags. The Renault Koleos counters with a larger 2,488 cc petrol engine, 171 hp, 226 Nm, a 200 km/h top speed and a slightly longer 2,705 mm wheelbase. For most Malaysian family use, the CR-V’s lower running costs and space make the stronger case.
Pick the Honda CR-V if you want the thriftier, roomier five-seat SUV with more airbags and a lower annual road tax bill.
Pick the Renault Koleos if you want the stronger petrol engine, higher top speed and do not mind paying more to run it.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RM178,200; Renault Koleos RM191,888
- Engine: Honda CR-V 1,993 cc petrol hybrid/REV; Renault Koleos 2,488 cc petrol
- Output: Honda CR-V 146 hp and 190 Nm; Renault Koleos 171 hp and 226 Nm
- Performance: Honda CR-V 0-100 km/h in 8.9 s and 185 km/h; Renault Koleos 9.5 s and 200 km/h
- Fuel use and road tax: Honda CR-V 7.0 L/100 km and RM437/year; Renault Koleos 8.1 L/100 km and RM830/year
- Boot and airbags: Honda CR-V 589 L and 8 airbags; Renault Koleos 542 L and 6 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 178,200✓ | RM 191,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,993 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 146 hp | 171 hp✓ |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 226 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s✓ | 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 L/100km✓ | 8.1 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,672 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm | 1,678 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,701 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | 589 L✓ | 542 L |
| Fuel tank | 57 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 437✓ | RM 830 |
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.
CR-V
- Quicker 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 7.0 L/100 km fuel consumption
- Bigger 589-litre boot
- Less power and torque than the Koleos
- Lower 185 km/h top speed
- Slightly shorter 2,701 mm wheelbase
Koleos
- Stronger 171 hp and 226 Nm output
- Higher 200 km/h top speed
- Slightly longer 2,705 mm wheelbase
- Slower 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 8.1 L/100 km fuel consumption
- Smaller 542-litre boot and fewer airbags
CR-V vs Koleos FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V or Renault Koleos better?
The Honda CR-V is the better all-rounder here. It is cheaper, quicker to 100 km/h, uses less fuel, has a larger boot and gets eight airbags. The Koleos mainly fights back with more power, more torque and a higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Koleos costs RM13,688 more than the Honda CR-V, before factoring in the Koleos’ higher annual road tax of RM830 versus RM437 for the CR-V.
Which SUV is more practical for family use?
The Honda CR-V has the edge for family use, with five seats like the Koleos but a larger 589-litre boot versus 542 litres, plus eight airbags against six.