Verdict
At just RM600 apart, this is not a price-led decision. The CR-V is 204 kg lighter, returns a rated 7 L/100 km and carries a huge 589 litres of luggage, while its hybrid pairs a 146 hp engine with a 181 hp motor. The J8 answers with a far larger 4,820 mm body, 246 hp and 385 Nm, plus 20-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof and 360-degree camera. Yet its quoted 200-litre boot is a serious limitation. For Malaysian family use, the Honda’s cargo space and fuel figure make more sense; the J8 is for equipment and outright engine output.
Pick the Honda CR-V if you need a 589-litre boot, rated 7 L/100 km economy and eight airbags in a lighter 1,616 kg SUV.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if you want 246 hp, 385 Nm, a 2,820 mm wheelbase and features such as a panoramic sunroof, head-up display and 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RM178,200; Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800.
- Engine output: Honda CR-V 146 hp and 190 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo J8 246 hp and 385 Nm.
- Boot space: Honda CR-V 589 litres; Omoda Jaecoo J8 200 litres.
- Dimensions: Honda CR-V is 4,691 mm long with a 2,701 mm wheelbase; Omoda Jaecoo J8 is 4,820 mm long with a 2,820 mm wheelbase.
- Weight: Honda CR-V 1,616 kg; Omoda Jaecoo J8 1,892 kg.
- Warranty: Honda CR-V five years/unlimited mileage; Omoda Jaecoo J8 seven years/150,000 km.
CR-V
- Rated fuel economy of 7 L/100 km.
- 589-litre boot and sliding, reclining rear seats.
- Eight airbags and five-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
- Less engine output: 146 hp and 190 Nm versus 246 hp and 385 Nm.
- Smaller 18-inch wheels versus the J8's 20-inch alloys.
- No panoramic sunroof, head-up display or 360-degree camera.
J8
- 246 hp and 385 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo engine.
- Panoramic sunroof, head-up display and 360-degree view monitor.
- Seven-year/150,000 km warranty and full-size spare tyre.
- Only 200 litres of quoted boot space versus the CR-V's 589 litres.
- Heavier at 1,892 kg versus 1,616 kg.
- Six airbags versus the CR-V's eight, and no ASEAN NCAP rating is stated.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,200✓ | RM178,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM437✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,993 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 146 hp at 6,100 rpm | 246 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 190 Nm at 4,500 rpm | 385 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 81 mm × 96.7 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13.9 | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 181 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 335 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds✓ | 9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,820 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,701 mm | 2,820 mm |
| Weight | 1,616 kg | 1,892 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 589 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | — | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| 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 & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic 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 Second Row 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 Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| 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 | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline and Sliding | 60:40 Split-folding and Reclining |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12-Speaker Sony Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, 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 Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot with Hands-Free Function | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| 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 | 7 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 & J8 for sale
CR-V vs J8 FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V or Omoda Jaecoo J8 better?
The Honda CR-V is the better family-use choice for its 589-litre boot, rated 7 L/100 km economy and eight airbags. Choose the Omoda Jaecoo J8 for much stronger 246 hp/385 Nm output and more cabin equipment, accepting its 200-litre quoted boot.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM600 more than the Honda CR-V: RM178,800 versus RM178,200. That small gap brings a larger body, 2.0-litre turbo engine, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera and head-up display, but not more quoted luggage space.
Which SUV has the larger boot?
The Honda CR-V has the larger quoted boot by 389 litres: 589 litres against the Omoda Jaecoo J8's 200 litres. That is the decisive difference if pushchairs, luggage or bulky family gear are regular passengers.
