Verdict
For a Malaysian household carrying people and luggage, the Honda CR-V’s 589-litre boot is 178 litres larger than the smart #1’s 411 litres, and its 4,691-mm body is the more substantial package. The smart #1 counters with a 315-km EV range, 150-kW DC charging and a much quicker 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 2,750-mm wheelbase is also 49 mm longer despite a 421-mm shorter body. Pick the CR-V for maximum carrying capacity; take the smart if home or public charging fits your routine.
Pick the Honda CR-V if you need the larger 589-litre boot, a 57-litre fuel tank and a longer five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
Pick the smart #1 if you can charge an EV and want 315 km of stated range, 150-kW DC charging and 6.7-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RM178,200; smart #1 RM169,000.
- Performance: Honda CR-V 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds; smart #1 in 6.7 seconds.
- Luggage capacity: Honda CR-V 589 litres; smart #1 411 litres.
- Length: Honda CR-V 4,691 mm; smart #1 4,270 mm.
- Energy system: Honda CR-V has a 1,993-cc petrol hybrid and 57-litre tank; smart #1 has a 49-kWh battery and 315-km EV range.
- Road tax: Honda CR-V RM437 per year; smart #1 RM260 per year.
CR-V
- 589-litre boot is 178 litres larger.
- 57-litre fuel tank.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.7 seconds.
- Costs RM9,200 more.
- No panoramic glass roof or 360-degree camera.
#1
- 315-km stated EV range with 150-kW DC charging.
- Quicker 6.7-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- Panoramic glass roof, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- 411-litre boot is 178 litres smaller.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty is one year shorter.
- No front parking sensors listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,200 | RM169,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM437 | RM260✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,993 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 146 hp | — |
| Torque | 190 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 81 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13.9 | — |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 181 hp | 268 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 335 Nm | 343 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 315 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7.2 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,822 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,701 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,616 kg | 1,780 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 589 litres✓ | 411 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtains, Front Knee Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| 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 Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| 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 | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Powered Front Passenger's Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline and Sliding | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, 64-colour Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Yes |
| Audio | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| 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 (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot with Hands-Free Function | Yes, Powered |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, With 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 8 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 #1 FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V or smart #1 better?
The Honda CR-V is better for luggage space, with a 589-litre boot versus 411 litres. The smart #1 is better for acceleration and EV use, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and providing 315 km of stated range.
What is the price difference?
The Honda CR-V costs RM178,200 and the smart #1 costs RM169,000, so the smart #1 is RM9,200 cheaper.
Which one is quicker and cheaper to tax?
The smart #1 is quicker, taking 6.7 seconds from 0-100 km/h against the Honda CR-V’s 8.9 seconds. Its annual road tax is also lower at RM260, compared with RM437 for the CR-V.