Honda HR-V 1.5 E vs 1.5 V
Verdict
The Honda HR-V 1.5 E costs RM130,900, while the Honda HR-V 1.5 V is RM137,900, so the step up is RM7,000. Mechanically, there is almost nothing in it: both use a 1,498 cc petrol engine with 179 hp and 240 Nm, a CVT, front-wheel drive and a RM120 annual road tax bill. The E is even a tenth quicker to 100 km/h, at 8.7 seconds versus 8.8 seconds. On paper, you are paying for trim, not drivetrain or space — check the equipment list carefully.
Pick the Honda HR-V 1.5 E if you want the same engine, torque, boot space, airbags and AEB for less money.
Pick the Honda HR-V 1.5 V if its added trim equipment matters to you more than the identical mechanical package.
Key differences
- Price: Honda HR-V 1.5 E RM130,900 | Honda HR-V 1.5 V RM137,900
- 0–100 km/h: Honda HR-V 1.5 E 8.7 s | Honda HR-V 1.5 V 8.8 s
- Length: Honda HR-V 1.5 E 4,387 mm | Honda HR-V 1.5 V 4,385 mm
- Engine output: Honda HR-V 1.5 E 1,498 cc, 179 hp, 240 Nm | Honda HR-V 1.5 V 1,498 cc, 179 hp, 240 Nm
- Boot space: Honda HR-V 1.5 E 335 L | Honda HR-V 1.5 V 335 L
- Safety count: Honda HR-V 1.5 E 6 airbags and AEB | Honda HR-V 1.5 V 6 airbags and AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 130,900✓ | RM 137,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 179 hp | 179 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s✓ | 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,387 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,591 mm | 1,591 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,610 mm |
| Boot space | 335 L | 335 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | 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.
1.5 E
- Lower purchase price
- Same 179 hp and 240 Nm
- Same 335 L boot
- Less expensive trim position
- No mechanical advantage over the V
- Equipment list needs checking against the V
1.5 V
- Same strong engine figures
- Same 6 airbags and AEB
- Same 5-year warranty
- Costs RM7,000 more
- No extra power or torque
- Slightly slower 0–100 km/h time
1.5 E vs 1.5 V FAQ
Is the Honda HR-V 1.5 E or Honda HR-V 1.5 V better?
The Honda HR-V 1.5 E is the better value on the numbers. It has the same 1,498 cc engine, 179 hp, 240 Nm, CVT, boot space, airbags and AEB as the V, while costing less.
What is the price difference?
The Honda HR-V 1.5 V costs RM137,900 and the Honda HR-V 1.5 E costs RM130,900, so the difference is RM7,000.
Do the Honda HR-V 1.5 E and Honda HR-V 1.5 V have the same performance?
They are very close. Both have 179 hp, 240 Nm, front-wheel drive and a 200 km/h top speed. The E does 0–100 km/h in 8.7 seconds, while the V takes 8.8 seconds.