Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD vs 2.0 e:HEV RS
Verdict
Think of this as AWD versus hybrid efficiency, not a simple higher-trim walkover. The Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD has all-wheel drive, 187 hp and 243 Nm, plus a lower RM120 yearly road tax. The Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV RS is front-wheel drive but cuts fuel use from 7.5 to 5.0 L/100 km and is quicker to 100 km/h, at 8.9 seconds versus 10.4. The RM14,000 gap buys lower running thirst and stronger real-world pace, not more boot space.
Pick the Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD if you want all-wheel drive, a lower yearly road tax bill and the cheaper way into this CR-V pairing.
Pick the Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV RS if you want the quicker, thriftier hybrid and can live with front-wheel drive.
Key differences
- Price: RM181,900 vs RM195,900
- Driven wheels: All Wheel Drive vs Front Wheel Drive
- Fuel economy: 7.5 L/100 km vs 5.0 L/100 km
- 0-100 km/h: 10.4 seconds vs 8.9 seconds
- Output: 187 hp/243 Nm vs 146 hp/190 Nm
- Road tax: RM120/year vs RM437/year
1.5 V AWD
- All-wheel drive traction
- Lower RM181,900 price
- Lower RM120 yearly road tax
- Slower 10.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 7.5 L/100 km fuel use
- No hybrid drivetrain
2.0 e:HEV RS
- Quicker 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 5.0 L/100 km fuel use
- Same 589-litre boot space
- Costs RM14,000 more
- Front-wheel drive only
- Higher RM437 yearly road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 181,900✓ | RM 195,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,993 cc |
| Power | 187 hp✓ | 146 hp |
| Torque | 243 Nm✓ | 190 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 s | 8.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h✓ | 185 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 L/100km | 5.0 L/100km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,691 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,866 mm |
| Height | 1,691 mm | 1,681 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,701 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 120✓ | RM 437 |
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.
1.5 V AWD vs 2.0 e:HEV RS FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD or Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV RS better?
The Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV RS is better for most buyers chasing lower fuel use and quicker acceleration. The Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD makes more sense if all-wheel drive and lower annual road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Honda CR-V 2.0 e:HEV RS costs RM14,000 more: RM195,900 versus RM181,900 for the Honda CR-V 1.5 V AWD.
Do they have the same space and safety?
Yes. Both are five-seat CKD C-segment SUVs with a 589-litre boot, 57-litre fuel tank, eight airbags, 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and autonomous emergency braking.