Verdict
The Honda CR-V costs RM178,200, RM12,460 below the RM190,660 Volkswagen Tayron, and is the stronger five-seat choice: its 589-litre boot is 244 litres larger and its 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time beats the Tayron’s 9.6 seconds. The Tayron brings the bigger 2,790-mm wheelbase, seven seats and 250 Nm from its 1.5-litre mild-hybrid turbo, plus notably richer front-seat and parking hardware. For a Malaysian family regularly using a third row, the Volkswagen’s extra outlay has a clear purpose; for five occupants and their luggage, the Honda is harder to ignore.
Pick the Honda CR-V if five seats, a 589-litre boot, quicker 8.9-second acceleration and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty matter more than a third row.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if you need seven seats, a 2,790-mm wheelbase and ventilated, massaging front seats with a 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RM178,200; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660.
- Seating: Honda CR-V 5 seats; Volkswagen Tayron 7 seats.
- Boot space: Honda CR-V 589 litres; Volkswagen Tayron 345 litres.
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V 2,701 mm; Volkswagen Tayron 2,790 mm.
- 0-100 km/h: Honda CR-V 8.9 seconds; Volkswagen Tayron 9.6 seconds.
- Warranty: Honda CR-V 5 years unlimited mileage; Volkswagen Tayron 2 years unlimited mileage.
CR-V
- 589-litre boot with all five seats in use
- 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Five seats versus the Tayron’s seven
- No ventilated or massaging front seats
- Multi-angle reverse camera rather than a 360-degree camera
Tayron
- Seven-seat layout with a folding third row
- 250 Nm 1.5-litre turbo mild-hybrid powertrain
- Ventilated and massaging front seats plus auto parking
- 345-litre boot is 244 litres smaller
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time is slower
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus five years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,200✓ | RM190,660 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM437 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 1,993 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 146 hp | 148 hp✓ |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 81 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13.9 | — |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 181 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 335 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds✓ | 9.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,701 mm | 2,790 mm |
| Weight | 1,616 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 589 litres✓ | 345 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtains, Front Knee Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full 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 | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline and Sliding | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen Sound System |
| 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot with Hands-Free Function | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 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✓ | 2 years |
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 Tayron FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The Honda CR-V is better for a five-person household needing luggage room and a longer warranty. The Volkswagen Tayron is better if seven seats, a longer wheelbase and more front-seat comfort equipment are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tayron costs RM12,460 more than the Honda CR-V. That gap brings two extra seats, a 360-degree camera, auto parking, and ventilated and massaging front seats.
Which is better for carrying people and luggage?
The Tayron carries seven people, but its 345-litre boot is smaller. For five people with luggage, choose the CR-V and its 589-litre boot; choose the Tayron when the third row is needed.