Honda CR-V: RW Facelift vs RY
Verdict
At RM139,913 against RM178,200, the Honda CR-V RW Facelift is the outgoing-generation money play, but the Honda CR-V RY moves the game on where families feel it daily. The newer car is 68 mm longer, has a 41 mm longer wheelbase and carries 589 litres instead of 522 litres. It is also much quicker to 100 km/h, 8.9 seconds against 11.5, while using 7.0 L/100 km versus 7.3. The RW fights back with a higher 192 km/h top speed and the same five-seat, CKD SUV basics.
Pick the Honda CR-V RW Facelift if you want the cheaper outgoing CR-V and can live with 11.5-second acceleration, 522 litres of boot space and no AEB.
Pick the Honda CR-V RY if you want the newer CR-V with 8.9-second acceleration, 589 litres of boot space, eight airbags and AEB.
Key differences
- 0-100 km/h: Honda CR-V RW Facelift 11.5 s, Honda CR-V RY 8.9 s
- Fuel economy: Honda CR-V RW Facelift 7.3 L/100 km, Honda CR-V RY 7.0 L/100 km
- Size: Honda CR-V RW Facelift 4,623 mm long, Honda CR-V RY 4,691 mm long
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V RW Facelift 2,660 mm, Honda CR-V RY 2,701 mm
- Boot space: Honda CR-V RW Facelift 522 L, Honda CR-V RY 589 L
- Safety kit: Honda CR-V RW Facelift 6 airbags and no AEB, Honda CR-V RY 8 airbags and AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 139,913✓ | 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 | 11.5 s | 8.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 192 km/h✓ | 185 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 L/100km | 7.0 L/100km✓ |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,623 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 Facelift
- RM38,287 lower entry price
- Higher top speed: 192 km/h versus 185 km/h
- Same 57-litre fuel tank and five-year warranty
- Slower 11.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 522-litre boot
- Six airbags and no AEB
RY
- Much quicker 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Bigger 589-litre boot and 2,701 mm wheelbase
- Eight airbags with AEB
- Costs RM38,287 more
- Lower 185 km/h top speed
- Fuel saving is small: 7.0 versus 7.3 L/100 km
RW Facelift vs RY FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V RW Facelift or Honda CR-V RY better?
The Honda CR-V RY is better on paper for most family buyers: quicker, bigger-booted and better equipped for safety. The Honda CR-V RW Facelift only makes stronger sense if the lower buy-in matters more than the newer car’s space and AEB.
What is the price difference?
The gap is RM38,287. For that, the Honda CR-V RY brings quicker 8.9-second acceleration, a 589-litre boot, eight airbags and AEB.
Does the Honda CR-V RY use less fuel?
Yes, slightly. The Honda CR-V RY is rated at 7.0 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km for the Honda CR-V RW Facelift, with both using a 57-litre fuel tank.