Verdict
At RM178,200, the Honda CR-V undercuts the Renault Koleos by RM13,688, and its RM437 annual road tax is RM393 lower. For a Malaysian family, the Honda also makes the stronger practical case with a 589-litre boot, 8 airbags and Honda Sensing autonomous braking, where the Renault has 542 litres, 6 airbags and no autonomous braking system. The CR-V is quicker to 100 km/h at 8.9 seconds and rated at 7.0 L/100 km. The Koleos answers with a stronger 171 hp/226 Nm petrol engine, 200 km/h top speed and a full-size spare.
Pick the Honda CR-V if you want lower purchase and road-tax costs, better rated economy, a larger boot and active safety assistance.
Pick the Renault Koleos if you prioritise its 171 hp/226 Nm engine, 200 km/h top speed, full-size spare and six front/rear parking sensors.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RM178,200; Renault Koleos RM191,888.
- Road tax: Honda CR-V RM437 per year; Renault Koleos RM830 per year.
- Rated fuel economy: Honda CR-V 7.0 L/100 km; Renault Koleos 8.1 L/100 km.
- 0-100 km/h: Honda CR-V 8.9 seconds; Renault Koleos 9.5 seconds.
- Boot space: Honda CR-V 589 litres; Renault Koleos 542 litres.
- Airbags: Honda CR-V 8; Renault Koleos 6.
CR-V
- RM13,688 lower purchase price
- 7.0 L/100 km rated economy and RM437 annual road tax
- Honda Sensing autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and 8 airbags
- Space-saver spare versus the Koleos' full-size spare
- Four front and four rear parking sensors versus six front and six rear
- 185 km/h top speed versus 200 km/h
Koleos
- 171 hp and 226 Nm petrol engine
- 200 km/h top speed and full-size spare
- Six front and six rear parking sensors, plus five-colour ambient lighting
- RM13,688 higher purchase price and RM830 annual road tax
- 8.1 L/100 km rated economy versus 7.0 L/100 km
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,200✓ | RM191,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM437✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,993 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 146 hp at 6,100 rpm | 171 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 190 Nm at 4,500 rpm | 226 Nm at 4,400 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 81 mm × 96.7 mm | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.9 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 181 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 335 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | X-Tronic CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds✓ | 9.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7 L/100 km✓ | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,672 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm | 1,678 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,701 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Weight | 1,616 kg | 1,540 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 589 litres✓ | 542 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Nexen N Priz RH7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtains, Front Knee Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Driver's Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline and Sliding | 60:40 Split-folding with one-touch operation |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (5 colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay | 8.7" R-LINK 2 Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 3D sound by Arkamys, 8 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button with Remote Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot with Hands-Free Function | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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 CR-V & Koleos for sale
CR-V vs Koleos FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V or Renault Koleos better?
The Honda CR-V is the better-rounded choice: it is cheaper, quicker to 100 km/h, more economical, has a 47-litre larger boot and brings autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and eight airbags. Choose the Koleos for its stronger petrol engine, higher top speed and full-size spare.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Koleos costs RM13,688 more than the Honda CR-V. Its annual road tax is also RM393 higher, at RM830 versus RM437.
Which SUV has better safety equipment?
The Honda CR-V has the stronger safety kit: eight airbags, autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring and steering-correction lane keeping. The Renault Koleos has six airbags, ABS/EBD and stability control, but no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
