Honda HR-V vs Neta Neta X
Verdict
The Neta Neta X takes the practical win: its 160 hp motor cuts 0-100 km/h to 9.5 seconds, it has a 52.5 kWh battery with 401 km range, and the boot is a much larger 508 litres. The Honda HR-V counters with petrol convenience, a higher 186 km/h top speed, auto emergency braking and a 40 litre tank. Space and acceleration favour the EV; the Honda is the easier choice for buyers not ready to plan charging.
Pick the Honda HR-V if you want a petrol B-SUV with auto emergency braking, a higher 186 km/h top speed and no charging routine.
Pick the Neta Neta X if you want the quicker, roomier EV, with 160 hp, 401 km range and a 508 litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Honda HR-V RM115,900; Neta Neta X RM119,900
- Power and 0-100 km/h: Honda HR-V 119 hp and 12.1 s; Neta Neta X 160 hp and 9.5 s
- Energy source: Honda HR-V 1,498 cc petrol with 40 L tank; Neta Neta X single motor with 52.5 kWh battery and 401 km range
- Size: Honda HR-V 4,347 mm long, 1,790 mm wide and 1,591 mm tall; Neta Neta X 4,619 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,620 mm tall
- Wheelbase and boot: Honda HR-V 2,610 mm and 335 L; Neta Neta X 2,770 mm and 508 L
- Safety kit: Honda HR-V 4 airbags with auto emergency braking; Neta Neta X 6 airbags with no auto emergency braking specified
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 115,900✓ | RM 119,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 119 hp | 160 hp✓ |
| Torque | 145 Nm | — |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 12.1 s | 9.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 186 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 52.5 kWh |
| EV range | — | 401 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,347 mm | 4,619 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,591 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,770 mm |
| Boot space | 335 L | 508 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 100✓ |
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
- Auto emergency braking fitted
- Higher 186 km/h top speed
- Petrol engine with 40 L tank
- Slower 12.1 s 0-100 km/h
- Smaller 335 L boot
- Four airbags, not six
Neta X
- Quicker 9.5 s 0-100 km/h
- Larger 508 L boot
- 401 km EV range
- No auto emergency braking specified
- Lower 150 km/h top speed
- Wider 1,860 mm body
HR-V vs Neta X FAQ
Is the Honda HR-V or Neta Neta X better?
The Neta Neta X is better for space and pace, with a 508 litre boot and 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The Honda HR-V suits petrol users better because it has a 40 litre tank and auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The Honda HR-V costs RM115,900 and the Neta Neta X costs RM119,900, so the Neta is RM4,000 dearer.
Which one is quicker?
The Neta Neta X is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds. The Honda HR-V takes 12.1 seconds, although it has the higher top speed at 186 km/h versus 150 km/h.