Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV E vs 1.5 V AWD
Verdict
The Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV E is the sharper buy at RM178,200 against RM181,900 for the Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD. The RM3,700 gap buys the V AWD all-wheel drive, 187 hp and a 200 km/h top speed, but the hybrid is quicker to 100 km/h at 8.9 seconds and uses less fuel at 7.0 L/100 km. Both are five-seat CKD C-segment SUVs with 589 litres of boot space, eight airbags and a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating. Unless you specifically want AWD, the e:HEV E makes more sense.
Pick the Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV E if you want the quicker 0-100 km/h time, lower fuel use and the lower purchase price.
Pick the Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD if all-wheel drive and the higher 200 km/h top speed matter more than fuel economy.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV E RM178,200; Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD RM181,900
- Power and torque: Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV E 146 hp/190 Nm; Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD 187 hp/243 Nm
- Driven wheels: Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV E front-wheel drive; Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD all-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h: Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV E 8.9 seconds; Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD 10.4 seconds
- Fuel economy: Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV E 7.0 L/100 km; Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD 7.5 L/100 km
- Road tax: Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV E RM437 a year; Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD RM120 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 178,200✓ | RM 181,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,993 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 146 hp | 187 hp✓ |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 243 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s✓ | 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 L/100km✓ | 7.5 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,691 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,866 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm | 1,691 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,701 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | 589 L | 589 L |
| Fuel tank | 57 L | 57 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 437 | RM 120✓ |
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.
2.0 e:HEV E
- Quicker 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 7.0 L/100 km fuel use
- Cheaper to buy by RM3,700
- Front-wheel drive only
- Lower 185 km/h top speed
- Higher RM437 annual road tax
1.5 V AWD
- All-wheel drive
- Higher 187 hp and 243 Nm outputs
- Higher 200 km/h top speed
- Slower 10.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 7.5 L/100 km fuel use
- Costs RM3,700 more
2.0 e:HEV E vs 1.5 V AWD FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV E or Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD better?
The Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV E is the better buy for most buyers. It is cheaper, quicker from 0-100 km/h and uses less fuel. Choose the Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD only if you want all-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD costs RM181,900, while the Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV E costs RM178,200. That makes the AWD petrol variant RM3,700 more expensive.
Which Honda CR-V is cheaper to run?
For fuel use, the Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV E has the edge at 7.0 L/100 km versus 7.5 L/100 km. For annual road tax, the Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD is cheaper at RM120 versus RM437.