Honda HR-V vs Mitsubishi Xforce
Verdict
The Honda HR-V costs RM115,900 against the Mitsubishi Xforce at RM109,980, so the gap is RM5,920. For that, the Honda gets the stronger 1.5-litre petrol engine at 119 hp and 145 Nm, plus auto emergency braking. The Xforce answers with more metal and luggage space: 4,390 mm long, 1,810 mm wide and a 410-litre boot versus the HR-V’s 335 litres. Both are CKD, five-seat, front-wheel-drive B-SUVs with CVTs, four airbags, five-year warranties and RM120 road tax.
Pick the Honda HR-V if you want the stronger engine and auto emergency braking in a compact B-SUV.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xforce if boot space, cabin footprint and the lower price matter more than power.
Key differences
- Price: Honda HR-V RM115,900; Mitsubishi Xforce RM109,980
- Power and torque: Honda HR-V 119 hp/145 Nm; Mitsubishi Xforce 104 hp/141 Nm
- Boot space: Honda HR-V 335 litres; Mitsubishi Xforce 410 litres
- Size: Honda HR-V 4,347 mm long/1,790 mm wide; Mitsubishi Xforce 4,390 mm long/1,810 mm wide
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V 2,610 mm; Mitsubishi Xforce 2,650 mm
- Safety kit: Honda HR-V has auto emergency braking; Mitsubishi Xforce has no AEB listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 115,900 | RM 109,980✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 119 hp✓ | 104 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm✓ | 141 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 12.1 s | — |
| Top speed | 186 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,347 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,591 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Boot space | 335 L | 410 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | 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.
HR-V
- More power at 119 hp
- Auto emergency braking included
- Quoted 0-100 km/h time of 12.1 seconds
- Smaller 335-litre boot
- Costs RM5,920 more
- Shorter 2,610 mm wheelbase
Xforce
- Lower RM109,980 price
- Larger 410-litre boot
- Longer 2,650 mm wheelbase
- Lower output at 104 hp
- Auto emergency braking not listed
- 0-100 km/h and top speed are not quoted
HR-V vs Xforce FAQ
Is the Honda HR-V or Mitsubishi Xforce better?
The Honda HR-V is better if safety tech and power matter, with 119 hp and AEB. The Mitsubishi Xforce is better if space and price matter, with a 410-litre boot and a RM5,920 lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Honda HR-V costs RM115,900, while the Mitsubishi Xforce costs RM109,980. That makes the HR-V RM5,920 dearer.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mitsubishi Xforce has the bigger boot at 410 litres. The Honda HR-V has 335 litres, so the Xforce gives you 75 litres more luggage room.