Honda CR-V vs Subaru Crosstrek
Verdict
The Honda CR-V is the roomier, more efficiency-led family SUV here, with a 589-litre boot against the Subaru Crosstrek’s 315 litres and a 7.0 L/100 km fuel figure where the Subaru has no quoted number. It is also 211 mm longer and 66 mm wider, so its extra cabin and luggage space comes with a larger footprint. The Crosstrek counters with all-wheel drive, slightly higher outputs of 154 hp and 196 Nm, and a bigger 63-litre tank. For most Malaysian family use, the Honda’s space advantage is hard to ignore.
Pick the Honda CR-V if you want the bigger five-seat SUV, a much larger boot and quoted fuel economy.
Pick the Subaru Crosstrek if you want all-wheel drive, CBU assembly and a more compact body.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RM178,200; Subaru Crosstrek RM190,788
- Driven wheels: Honda CR-V front-wheel drive; Subaru Crosstrek all-wheel drive
- Boot space: Honda CR-V 589 litres; Subaru Crosstrek 315 litres
- Power and torque: Honda CR-V 146 hp/190 Nm; Subaru Crosstrek 154 hp/196 Nm
- Size: Honda CR-V 4,691 x 1,866 x 1,681 mm; Subaru Crosstrek 4,480 x 1,800 x 1,575 mm
- Fuel tank: Honda CR-V 57 litres; Subaru Crosstrek 63 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 178,200✓ | RM 190,788 |
| 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 | 1,995 cc |
| Power | 146 hp | 154 hp✓ |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 196 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s | — |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,701 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot space | 589 L✓ | 315 L |
| Fuel tank | 57 L | 63 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 437✓ | RM 438 |
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
- Much larger 589-litre boot
- Quoted 7.0 L/100 km fuel economy
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Front-wheel drive only
- Lower outputs than the Subaru
- Larger body to place in tight spaces
Crosstrek
- All-wheel drive
- Higher 154 hp and 196 Nm outputs
- Bigger 63-litre fuel tank
- Much smaller 315-litre boot
- No quoted 0-100 km/h or fuel economy figure
- No ASEAN NCAP rating listed
CR-V vs Crosstrek FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V or Subaru Crosstrek better?
The Honda CR-V is the better family SUV on paper thanks to its 589-litre boot, quoted 7.0 L/100 km fuel economy and 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. Choose the Subaru Crosstrek if all-wheel drive matters more than luggage space.
What is the price difference?
The Subaru Crosstrek costs RM12,588 more than the Honda CR-V, at RM190,788 versus RM178,200.
Which has more boot space?
The Honda CR-V has far more luggage room: 589 litres versus 315 litres in the Subaru Crosstrek. That 274-litre gap is a big deal for family trips, strollers and airport runs.