Honda HR-V 1.5 V vs 1.5 e:HEV RS
Verdict
At RM137,900 against RM143,900, the Honda HR-V 1.5 V is the sharper buy on numbers: it has 179 hp and 240 Nm, carries 335 litres, and still matches the e:HEV RS at 8.8 seconds to 100 km/h and 200 km/h. The RM6,000 gap buys the Honda HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RS a 1.1 kWh hybrid battery, eCVT and RS-only matrix projector LED headlamps with active cornering lamps, but not more space or quoted pace. For most Malaysian buyers, the V makes the cleaner case.
Pick the Honda HR-V 1.5 V if you want the RM6,000 saving, 335-litre boot and stronger listed output without giving up the same 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time, 200 km/h top speed, AEB or six airbags.
Pick the Honda HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RS if the 1.1 kWh hybrid setup and RS-only matrix projector LED headlamps with active cornering lamps matter more than the 16-litre boot loss.
Key differences
- Price: Honda HR-V 1.5 V RM137,900; Honda HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RS RM143,900
- Power and torque: Honda HR-V 1.5 V 179 hp/240 Nm; Honda HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RS 105 hp/131 Nm
- Transmission: Honda HR-V 1.5 V CVT automatic; Honda HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RS eCVT automatic
- Battery: Honda HR-V 1.5 V none; Honda HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RS 1.1 kWh
- Boot space: Honda HR-V 1.5 V 335 litres; Honda HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RS 319 litres
- Performance: Honda HR-V 1.5 V 8.8 seconds and 200 km/h; Honda HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RS 8.8 seconds and 200 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 137,900✓ | RM 143,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 179 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm✓ | 131 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 1.1 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,385 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✓ | 319 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 V
- RM6,000 cheaper to buy
- Higher listed output at 179 hp and 240 Nm
- Larger 335-litre boot
- No 1.1 kWh hybrid battery
- Lacks RS-only matrix projector LED headlamps with active cornering lamps
- No quicker than the e:HEV RS on the quoted 0-100 km/h run
1.5 e:HEV RS
- Gets the 1.1 kWh hybrid setup
- RS-only matrix projector LED headlamps with active cornering lamps
- Matches the V for 8.8-second 0-100 km/h and 200 km/h top speed
- Costs RM6,000 more
- Smaller 319-litre boot
- Lower listed engine output at 105 hp and 131 Nm
1.5 V vs 1.5 e:HEV RS FAQ
Is the Honda HR-V 1.5 V or Honda HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RS better?
The Honda HR-V 1.5 V is better value on paper. It is cheaper, has more listed power and torque, a bigger boot, and matches the e:HEV RS for 0-100 km/h and top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Honda HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RS costs RM6,000 more than the Honda HR-V 1.5 V.
Do they have the same safety kit and performance figures?
Yes. Both have six airbags, auto emergency braking, front-wheel drive, a five-year warranty, 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time and 200 km/h top speed.