Verdict
At RM115,900, the Honda HR-V is RM3,450 cheaper and brings Honda Sensing autonomous braking, steering lane-keeping and adaptive cruise with low-speed follow. Its 335-litre boot also dwarfs the VT9’s 89 litres. The Jetour VT9 answers with seven seats, a far larger 4,724-mm body, 154 hp and 230 Nm from its turbo 1.5-litre, plus a seven-year vehicle warranty. Choose carefully: its third-row practicality comes with that tiny quoted boot, and it gives up the Honda’s active-safety aids.
Pick the Honda HR-V if you want a five-seat SUV with a 335-litre boot, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control for less money.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if seven seats, 154 hp, 230 Nm and a larger 57-litre fuel tank matter more than active driver assistance and boot capacity.
Key differences
- Price: Honda HR-V RM115,900; Jetour VT9 RM119,350.
- Power and torque: Honda HR-V 119 hp and 145 Nm; Jetour VT9 154 hp and 230 Nm.
- Size: Honda HR-V 4,347 mm long with a 2,610 mm wheelbase; Jetour VT9 4,724 mm long with a 2,720 mm wheelbase.
- Seating and boot space: Honda HR-V five seats and 335 litres; Jetour VT9 seven seats and 89 litres.
- Driver assistance: Honda HR-V has autonomous braking, steering lane-keeping and adaptive cruise; Jetour VT9 has none, no lane-keeping assist and passive cruise…
- Warranty: Honda HR-V five years with unlimited mileage; Jetour VT9 seven years or 150,000 km, plus a 10-year/1,000,000-km engine warranty.
HR-V
- Honda Sensing autonomous braking and steering lane-keeping
- Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
- 335-litre boot is 246 litres larger
- 119 hp and 145 Nm trail the VT9's 154 hp and 230 Nm
- Five seats versus the VT9's seven
- Five-year warranty versus seven years
VT9
- Seven seats in a 4,724-mm body
- 154 hp and 230 Nm turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine
- Seven-year vehicle warranty plus 10-year/1,000,000-km engine cover
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
- 89-litre boot is much smaller than the HR-V's 335 litres
- Costs RM3,450 more
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM115,900✓ | RM119,350 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 154 hp✓ |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 230 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | CVT | 6-speed DCT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 186 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,347 mm | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,591 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,274 kg | 1,551 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 57 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 335 litres✓ | 89 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Sailun Terramax SV301 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Outer Two Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A & USB-C Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 4 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty |
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.
Used HR-V & VT9 for sale
HR-V vs VT9 FAQ
Is the Honda HR-V or Jetour VT9 better?
The Honda HR-V is the better choice for active safety, adaptive cruise control and a useful 335-litre boot. The Jetour VT9 suits buyers who genuinely need seven seats, stronger 154 hp/230 Nm outputs and a longer vehicle warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour VT9 costs RM3,450 more than the Honda HR-V: RM119,350 versus RM115,900.
Which has more luggage space, the Honda HR-V or Jetour VT9?
The Honda HR-V has the larger quoted boot at 335 litres, compared with 89 litres for the seven-seat Jetour VT9. That is a 246-litre advantage for the Honda.