Honda CR-V: RM vs RY
Verdict
At RM143,925 versus RM178,200, the Honda CR-V RM is RM34,275 cheaper, and it is the only one here with AWD. The Honda CR-V RY is the quicker, larger and better-covered car on paper: 8.9 seconds to 100 km/h versus 12.7, 4,691 mm in length versus 4,545, plus eight airbags and AEB against four airbags and no AEB. Boot space is identical at 589 litres, so the newer car’s money goes into safety, pace and cabin footprint rather than cargo volume.
Pick the Honda CR-V RM if you want the lower buy-in and AWD, and can accept slower acceleration and fewer listed safety features.
Pick the Honda CR-V RY if you want the quicker, roomier-on-paper CR-V with eight airbags and AEB, and you do not need AWD.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RM RM143,925; Honda CR-V RY RM178,200
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: Honda CR-V RM 12.7 s; Honda CR-V RY 8.9 s
- Driven wheels: Honda CR-V RM AWD; Honda CR-V RY FWD
- Safety kit: Honda CR-V RM 4 airbags and no AEB; Honda CR-V RY 8 airbags and AEB
- Size: Honda CR-V RM 4,545 mm long, 1,820 mm wide; Honda CR-V RY 4,691 mm long, 1,866 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: Honda CR-V RM 2,620 mm and 589 L; Honda CR-V RY 2,701 mm and 589 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 143,925✓ | 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 | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 12.7 s | 8.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 183 km/h | 185 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 0.0 L/100km✓ | 7.0 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,545 mm | 4,691 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,866 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,681 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,701 mm |
| Boot space | 589 L | 589 L |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | 57 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 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.
RM
- RM34,275 cheaper to buy
- AWD is fitted
- Same 589-litre boot space
- Much slower 12.7 s 0-100 km/h
- Only 4 airbags
- No AEB listed
RY
- Quicker 8.9 s 0-100 km/h
- 8 airbags and AEB
- Longer 2,701 mm wheelbase
- RM34,275 more expensive
- FWD only
- Same 589-litre boot despite larger body
RM vs RY FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V RM or Honda CR-V RY better?
The Honda CR-V RY is the stronger all-rounder on paper, with quicker acceleration, eight airbags and AEB. The Honda CR-V RM fights back with a much lower price and AWD.
What is the price difference?
The Honda CR-V RY costs RM178,200, while the Honda CR-V RM costs RM143,925. That makes the RY RM34,275 more expensive.
Which Honda CR-V has more space?
The Honda CR-V RY is larger outside and has a longer 2,701 mm wheelbase versus 2,620 mm for the RM. Boot space is the same for both at 589 litres.