Verdict
The RM6,000 gap buys the e:HEV RS a 129 hp/253 Nm motor, 1.1 kWh battery, dual-zone climate control, eight speakers and a wireless charger. Yet the 179 hp/240 Nm turbo V matches it at 8.8 seconds to 100 km/h and 200 km/h, while carrying 16 litres more in the boot. For Malaysian buyers who want the fuller cabin equipment and hybrid hardware, the RS is the better-equipped choice; the V is the sharper value pick if those extras are not priorities.
Pick the Honda HR-V 1.5 V if you want the lower entry price, a 335-litre boot and paddle shifts without sacrificing the same 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Honda HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RS if you want hybrid hardware, dual-zone climate control, eight speakers and the added reassurance of an eight-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Honda HR-V 1.5 V RM137,900; Honda HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RS RM143,900.
- Powertrain: V has a 179 hp/240 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine; e:HEV RS has a 105 hp/131 Nm 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle engine plus a 129 hp/253 Nm motor.
- Boot space: V 335 litres; e:HEV RS 319 litres.
- Climate control: V single-zone automatic; e:HEV RS dual-zone automatic.
- Audio: V has four speakers; e:HEV RS has eight speakers.
- Convenience: V has paddle shifts and no auto wipers; e:HEV RS has auto wipers, a wireless charger and no paddle shifts.
1.5 V
- RM6,000 less expensive
- 335-litre boot, 16 litres larger
- Paddle shifts fitted
- Single-zone rather than dual-zone climate control
- Four speakers rather than eight
- No auto wipers or wireless charger
1.5 e:HEV RS
- 129 hp/253 Nm electric motor and 1.1 kWh battery
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Eight-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty
- RM6,000 higher price
- 319-litre boot is 16 litres smaller
- Tyre repair kit replaces the V's space-saver spare
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM137,900✓ | RM143,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Atkinson Cycle and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 179 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm✓ | 131 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 129 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 253 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1.1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Honda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,397 kg | 1,396 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 335 litres✓ | 319 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Continental UltraContact UC6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | 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) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A & USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front 1 Wireless Charger, 1 USB-A & USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 4 Speakers | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 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 with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button with Remote Start | Keyless Push Button with Remote Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Walk-away Closing Function | Powered Boot with Walk-away Closing Function |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, with Multi-angle |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/Unlimited Mileage Battery Warranty |
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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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 e:HEV RS is better equipped, with hybrid hardware, dual-zone climate control, eight speakers, auto wipers and a wireless charger. The V is the better value choice because it matches the RS's 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time and has a larger boot.
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.
Which HR-V has the larger boot?
The Honda HR-V 1.5 V has a 335-litre boot, versus 319 litres in the Honda HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RS. The V therefore has 16 litres more luggage space.
