Verdict
These are close in sticker spend, but they solve ownership differently. The smart #1 is RM9,200 cheaper, reaches 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and brings a 49 kWh battery rated for 315 km, so it suits buyers with dependable charging access. The CR-V counters with a 589-litre boot, 178 litres more than the smart, plus a five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty. Its 7 L/100 km hybrid rating and 57-litre petrol tank remove charging planning from Malaysian long-distance use.
The #1 Brabus (RM249,000) sits above every CR-V variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Honda CR-V if you need the 589-litre boot, a larger body and petrol-hybrid flexibility for frequent longer trips.
Pick the smart #1 if you can charge regularly and want 6.7-second acceleration, 315 km EV range and richer parking technology for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RM178,200; smart #1 RM169,000.
- 0-100 km/h: Honda CR-V 8.9 seconds; smart #1 6.7 seconds.
- Boot space: Honda CR-V 589 litres; smart #1 411 litres.
- Length: Honda CR-V 4,691 mm; smart #1 4,270 mm.
- Annual road tax: Honda CR-V RM437; smart #1 RM260.
- Vehicle warranty: Honda CR-V five years unlimited mileage; smart #1 four years unlimited mileage.
CR-V
- 589-litre boot and 4,691 mm body
- 7 L/100 km rated hybrid economy with a 57-litre tank
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and eight airbags
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.7 seconds
- No panoramic glass roof, 360-degree camera or auto parking
- No V2L capability
#1
- 268 hp, 343 Nm motor and 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 49 kWh battery, 315 km range, 150 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and panoramic glass roof
- 411-litre boot is 178 litres smaller
- Four-year vehicle warranty is one year shorter
- No front foglamps or front parking sensors
What the CR-V has over the #1
What the #1 has over the CR-V
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The CR-V is 44 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the CR-V: 589 litres against 411.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| 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✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,820/mo | RM1,725/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,946 | RM4,642✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM2,786 | RM1,382✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM13.93 | RM6.91✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM40,848 | RM31,420✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 6.8 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 25 min |
| 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 at 6,100 rpm | — |
| Torque | 190 Nm at 4,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 81 mm × 96.7 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 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 19 inch | 17 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 10 inch | — |
| 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 | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtains, Front Knee Airbags) | 7 (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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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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 capacity and petrol-hybrid trip flexibility, with a 589-litre boot and 57-litre tank. The smart #1 is better for EV performance and charging-led ownership, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds with a 315 km rated range.
What is the price difference?
The smart #1 costs RM9,200 less than the Honda CR-V.
Can the smart #1 handle longer journeys?
It can, with a 315 km rated EV range and 150 kW DC charging. Drivers without reliable charging may find the CR-V easier for repeated long journeys, as it has a 57-litre petrol tank and a 7 L/100 km rated economy figure.
How long does charging take?
The #1's 49.0 kWh battery takes about 6.8 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 150 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The CR-V is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the #1 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The CR-V carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 4 years for the #1. #1: 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty.