Verdict
At RM18,252 less, the Xpeng G6 is the sharper-value choice for a Malaysian buyer able to charge: its 68.5-kWh battery claims 480 km, 382-kW DC charging and its 248-hp, 440-Nm rear motor takes 6.94 seconds to 100 km/h. The Honda CR-V counters with a 589-litre boot, two litres more than the G6, eight airbags and a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating. It is also CKD, but its 7 L/100 km hybrid economy still means petrol stops. The G6’s 2,890-mm wheelbase is 189 mm longer, though it is 499 kg heavier.
Pick the Honda CR-V if you want the larger 589-litre boot, eight airbags, five-star ASEAN NCAP rating and unlimited-mileage five-year warranty.
Pick the Xpeng G6 if home or workplace charging suits you and you want 480 km of claimed range, 382-kW DC charging and 6.94-second 0-100 km/h pace for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RM178,200; Xpeng G6 RM159,948.
- 0-100 km/h: Honda CR-V 8.9 seconds; Xpeng G6 6.94 seconds.
- Top speed: Honda CR-V 185 km/h; Xpeng G6 202 km/h.
- Boot space: Honda CR-V 589 litres; Xpeng G6 571 litres.
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V 2,701 mm; Xpeng G6 2,890 mm.
- Airbags: Honda CR-V 8; Xpeng G6 7.
CR-V
- 589-litre boot with sliding rear seats
- Eight airbags and five-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Unlimited-mileage five-year warranty
- Costs RM18,252 more
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.94 seconds
- No panoramic glass roof or front-seat ventilation
G6
- 480 km claimed range from a 68.5-kWh battery
- 382-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L
- Front-seat ventilation, panoramic glass roof and auto parking
- 571-litre boot is 18 litres smaller
- Seven airbags versus eight
- Five-year warranty is capped at 120,000 km
What the CR-V has over the G6
What the G6 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 G6's wheelbase is 189 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The G6 is 54 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,200 | RM159,948✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM437 | RM240✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,820/mo | RM1,635/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,946 | RM4,406✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM2,786 | RM1,268✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM13.93 | RM6.34✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM40,848 | RM29,573✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 6.2 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 15 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 800V 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 | 248 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 335 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 68.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 382 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 | 6.94 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | 202 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,758 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,701 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 1,616 kg | 2,115 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 589 litres✓ | 571 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Maxxis Waltz MS2 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 19 inch | 16 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 10 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtains, Front Knee Airbags) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic 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 outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes |
| 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 | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline and Sliding | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker 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 Start (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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot with Hands-Free Function | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes |
| 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✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 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 G6 FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V or Xpeng G6 better?
The Xpeng G6 is the better buy if charging is practical, with 480 km claimed range, 382-kW DC charging and much quicker acceleration. Choose the Honda CR-V for its larger boot, eight airbags and unlimited-mileage warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Honda CR-V costs RM18,252 more than the Xpeng G6.
Which has more boot space?
The Honda CR-V has the larger boot at 589 litres, compared with 571 litres in the Xpeng G6. The Honda also has sliding 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
How long does charging take?
The G6's 68.5 kWh battery takes about 6.2 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 15 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 382 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The CR-V is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the G6 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.