Honda e:N1 vs Suzuki eVitara
Verdict
At RM149,900 against RM188,000, the Honda e:N1 starts with a RM38,100 advantage and then adds the stronger 201 hp motor, quicker 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time and larger 344-litre boot. The Suzuki eVitara answers with 426 km of range versus 410 km, a longer 2,700 mm wheelbase and seven airbags. For a Malaysian buyer, this is not a simple range win: the Honda is cheaper and quicker, while the Suzuki buys a little more distance, cabin length and safety kit.
Pick the Honda e:N1 if you want the lower purchase price, stronger acceleration and a bigger boot.
Pick the Suzuki eVitara if you prioritise the longer EV range, longer wheelbase and seven airbags.
Key differences
- Price: Honda e:N1 RM149,900; Suzuki eVitara RM188,000
- Power: Honda e:N1 201 hp; Suzuki eVitara 172 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Honda e:N1 7.7 s; Suzuki eVitara 8.7 s
- EV range: Honda e:N1 410 km; Suzuki eVitara 426 km
- Wheelbase: Honda e:N1 2,607 mm; Suzuki eVitara 2,700 mm
- Boot space: Honda e:N1 344 L; Suzuki eVitara 306 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 149,900✓ | RM 188,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 172 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s✓ | 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 61.1 kWh |
| EV range | 410 km | 426 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,607 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | 344 L✓ | 306 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | 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.
e:N1
- 201 hp and 7.7-second 0-100 km/h
- Bigger 344-litre boot
- Longer 8-year warranty
- Shorter 410 km EV range
- Shorter 2,607 mm wheelbase
- Six airbags versus seven
eVitara
- Longer 426 km EV range
- Longer 2,700 mm wheelbase
- Seven airbags
- Costs RM38,100 more
- Slower 8.7-second 0-100 km/h
- Smaller 306-litre boot
e:N1 vs eVitara FAQ
Is the Honda e:N1 or Suzuki eVitara better?
The Honda e:N1 is the better buy if price and performance matter: it is cheaper, has 201 hp and does 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds. The Suzuki eVitara is better for range and cabin length, with 426 km and a 2,700 mm wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki eVitara costs RM38,100 more than the Honda e:N1. That extra money gets 16 km more EV range, a 93 mm longer wheelbase and one additional airbag, but less power and a smaller boot.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Suzuki eVitara has the longer range at 426 km, compared with 410 km for the Honda e:N1. The gap is 16 km, so it is useful but not large enough to settle the comparison on its own.