Verdict
The RM9,200 price gap is small, but these SUVs suit different routines. The Honda CR-V brings a 589-litre boot, 57-litre fuel tank and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, so it is the better long-distance family tool. The smart #1 counters with 268 hp, 343 Nm and a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time against the Honda’s 181 hp motor, 335 Nm and 8.9 seconds. Its 49 kWh battery gives 315 km of EV range and can accept 150 kW DC charging, but its 411-litre boot is markedly smaller.
Pick the Honda CR-V if you need the larger 589-litre boot, a 57-litre fuel tank and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Pick the smart #1 if you can charge regularly and want 268 hp, 343 Nm and 150 kW DC charging for less money.
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.
- Boot space: Honda CR-V 589 litres; smart #1 411 litres.
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V 2,701 mm; smart #1 2,750 mm.
- Annual road tax: Honda CR-V RM437; smart #1 RM260.
- Manufacturer warranty: Honda CR-V five years unlimited mileage; smart #1 four years unlimited mileage, plus an eight-year/200,000 km battery warranty.
CR-V
- 589-litre boot is 178 litres larger.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- Front and rear parking sensors, plus front foglamps.
- RM9,200 dearer to buy.
- 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time trails the smart #1 by 2.2 seconds.
- RM437 annual road tax is RM177 higher.
#1
- 268 hp and 343 Nm deliver a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 49 kWh battery, 315 km EV range and 150 kW DC charging.
- 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 or front foglamps 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 Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 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.
Used CR-V & #1 for sale
CR-V vs #1 FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V or smart #1 better?
The Honda CR-V is better for carrying family luggage, with 589 litres of boot space and a 57-litre fuel tank. The smart #1 is better for performance and home or public charging use, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and providing 315 km of EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Honda CR-V costs RM178,200 and the smart #1 costs RM169,000, so the Honda is RM9,200 more expensive.
Which is quicker and easier to charge?
The smart #1 is quicker, taking 6.7 seconds from 0-100 km/h versus 8.9 seconds for the Honda CR-V. It has 7.2 kW AC charging and can DC charge at up to 150 kW; the Honda uses a petrol-hybrid powertrain and a 57-litre fuel tank.