Honda CR-V: RW vs RY
Verdict
The Honda CR-V RY is the clear new-generation step-up, but it asks a serious premium: RM178,200 against the Honda CR-V RW’s RM138,308. For that RM39,892, you get a longer body, 41 mm more wheelbase, 67 litres extra boot space, eight airbags and AEB, plus a much quicker 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The Honda CR-V RW still has the higher listed engine output and top speed, and as an outgoing/used buy it keeps the same five-seat, CKD, 5-star ASEAN NCAP basics.
Pick the Honda CR-V RW if you want the cheaper C-segment SUV and can accept 11.3 seconds to 100 km/h, six airbags and no listed AEB.
Pick the Honda CR-V RY if you want the newer, roomier and quicker CR-V with petrol-hybrid/REV running gear, eight airbags and AEB.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RW RM138,308; Honda CR-V RY RM178,200
- Power and torque: Honda CR-V RW 153 hp/189 Nm; Honda CR-V RY 146 hp/190 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Honda CR-V RW 11.3 s; Honda CR-V RY 8.9 s
- Size: Honda CR-V RW 4,596 mm long/2,660 mm wheelbase; Honda CR-V RY 4,691 mm long/2,701 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Honda CR-V RW 522 L; Honda CR-V RY 589 L
- Safety kit: Honda CR-V RW 6 airbags/no listed AEB; Honda CR-V RY 8 airbags/AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 138,308✓ | RM 178,200 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,997 cc | 1,993 cc |
| Power | 153 hp✓ | 146 hp |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 190 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.3 s | 8.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 193 km/h✓ | 185 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.0 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,596 mm | 4,691 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,866 mm |
| Height | 1,679 mm | 1,681 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,701 mm |
| Boot space | 522 L | 589 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 57 L | 57 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 8✓ |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | 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.
RW
- RM39,892 lower entry price
- Higher listed power at 153 hp
- Higher top speed at 193 km/h
- Slower 11.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 522-litre boot
- Only six airbags and no listed AEB
RY
- Quicker 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 589-litre boot
- Eight airbags and AEB
- Costs RM39,892 more
- Lower 185 km/h top speed
- Bigger footprint in town
RW vs RY FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V RW or Honda CR-V RY better?
The Honda CR-V RY is better on paper for most buyers: it is quicker, roomier and has more listed safety kit. The Honda CR-V RW makes sense if price matters more than AEB, boot space and acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Honda CR-V RY costs RM39,892 more than the Honda CR-V RW. That gap buys a newer-generation body, petrol-hybrid/REV setup, faster 0-100 km/h time, larger boot, eight airbags and AEB.
Which Honda CR-V has more space?
The Honda CR-V RY has more space by the numbers: 4,691 mm length, 2,701 mm wheelbase and 589 litres of boot space, versus 4,596 mm, 2,660 mm and 522 litres in the Honda CR-V RW.