Verdict
The Honda CR-V is the roomier, more richly specified choice, but the RM44,400 premium is substantial. Its 589-litre boot is 149 litres larger, its 2,701 mm wheelbase is 61 mm longer, and the hybrid system brings two motors producing 181 hp and 335 Nm. It also gets eight airbags, rear USB ports and dual-zone air-conditioning. The Toyota Corolla Cross costs far less at RM133,800, weighs 211 kg less and adds a 360-degree camera, but gives up cabin and cargo space. For Malaysian family use, the Honda’s extra practicality is real; for budget discipline, the Toyota is hard to ignore.
Pick the Honda CR-V if you need the 589-litre boot, a 2,701 mm wheelbase and hybrid motor assistance with 335 Nm of torque.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if saving RM44,400 matters more than the Honda’s extra space, hybrid hardware and cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RM178,200; Toyota Corolla Cross RM133,800.
- Boot space: Honda CR-V 589 litres; Toyota Corolla Cross 440 litres.
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V 2,701 mm; Toyota Corolla Cross 2,640 mm.
- Powertrain: Honda CR-V has two motors rated at 181 hp and 335 Nm; Toyota Corolla Cross has no electric motor.
- Kerb weight: Honda CR-V 1,616 kg; Toyota Corolla Cross 1,405 kg.
- Airbags: Honda CR-V eight; Toyota Corolla Cross seven.
CR-V
- 149 litres more boot space
- Two-motor hybrid system with 181 hp and 335 Nm
- Dual-zone air-conditioning and powered passenger seat
- Costs RM44,400 more
- 211 kg heavier
- Reverse camera lacks the Corolla Cross’s 360-degree view
Corolla Cross
- RM44,400 lower purchase price
- 211 kg lighter
- 360-degree reverse camera and rear foglamp
- 149 litres less boot space
- No electric motors versus the CR-V’s two-motor hybrid system
- Single-zone air-conditioning and manual passenger-seat adjustment
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,200 | RM133,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM437 | RM359✓ |
| 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 (Dual VVT-i) |
| Capacity | 1,993 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 146 hp at 6,100 rpm✓ | 138 hp at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 190 Nm at 4,500 rpm✓ | 172 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 81 mm × 96.7 mm | 80.5 mm × 88.3 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 Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,701 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Weight | 1,616 kg | 1,405 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 589 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| 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) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| 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 for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| 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 | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline and Sliding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| 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 | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot with Hands-Free Function | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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.
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CR-V vs Corolla Cross FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V or Toyota Corolla Cross better?
The Honda CR-V is better for space and hybrid output, with a 589-litre boot, 2,701 mm wheelbase and two motors producing 181 hp and 335 Nm. The Corolla Cross is the better budget choice at RM44,400 less.
What is the price difference?
The Honda CR-V costs RM178,200 and the Toyota Corolla Cross costs RM133,800, so the Honda is RM44,400 more expensive.
Which SUV has the bigger boot?
The Honda CR-V has the bigger boot at 589 litres, compared with 440 litres in the Toyota Corolla Cross. That is a 149-litre advantage for the Honda.
