Verdict
The Honda CR-V costs RM178,200 against the MG HS at RM129,900, a RM48,300 gap. The Honda justifies part of it with a hybrid system using a 146 hp 2.0-litre engine and two motors rated at 181 hp and 335 Nm, plus a claimed 7 L/100 km. It is also the more practical family car: its 589-litre boot is 126 litres larger. The MG counters with a stronger 250 Nm 1.5-litre turbo, panoramic glass roof and lower annual road tax, but its safety assistance list is much shorter.
Pick the Honda CR-V if you need the 589-litre boot, hybrid powertrain and Honda Sensing with adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance.
Pick the MG HS if saving RM48,300, getting 250 Nm of turbo torque and having a panoramic glass roof matter more than advanced driver assistance.
Key differences
- Powertrain: Honda CR-V has a 1,993 cc hybrid with two motors rated at 181 hp and 335 Nm; MG HS has a 1,490 cc turbo petrol engine rated at 160 hp and 250 Nm.
- Fuel economy: Honda CR-V is rated at 7 L/100 km; no rated economy figure is stated for the MG HS.
- Boot space: Honda CR-V has 589 litres; MG HS has 463 litres.
- Wheels and tyres: Honda CR-V uses 18-inch alloys with 235/60R18 tyres; MG HS uses 17-inch alloys with 215/60R17 tyres.
- Driver assistance: Honda CR-V has autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and blind-spot information; MG HS has no autonomous braking,…
- Road tax: Honda CR-V costs RM437 a year; MG HS costs RM120 a year.
CR-V
- 589-litre boot, 126 litres larger than the MG HS
- Honda Sensing includes autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
- Dual-zone climate control, powered front passenger seat and hands-free power boot
- RM48,300 more expensive than the MG HS
- Annual road tax is RM437 versus RM120
- No panoramic glass roof
HS
- RM48,300 lower purchase price
- 250 Nm from its 1.5-litre turbo engine versus the Honda engine's 190 Nm
- Panoramic glass roof and four USB ports
- 463-litre boot is 126 litres smaller than the Honda CR-V's
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system listed
- Single-zone climate control and a manual front passenger seat
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,200 | RM129,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM437 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,993 cc | 1,490 cc |
| Horsepower | 146 hp | 160 hp✓ |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 81 mm | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.9 | 11.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 181 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 335 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed, Twin-clutch Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| 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 | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,574 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,876 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,701 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,616 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 589 litres✓ | 463 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Maxxis Bravo HPM5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtains, Front Knee Airbags | 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 Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| 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 | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline and Sliding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 4 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, 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 | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain |
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 & HS for sale
CR-V vs HS FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V or MG HS better?
The Honda CR-V is the better-equipped family choice, with a 589-litre boot, hybrid system, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control. The MG HS is the better budget choice, saving RM48,300 while bringing 250 Nm and a panoramic glass roof.
What is the price difference?
The Honda CR-V costs RM48,300 more than the MG HS. That extra outlay brings hybrid hardware, a 126-litre larger boot, Honda Sensing, 18-inch wheels and a hands-free power boot.
Which SUV has the larger boot?
The Honda CR-V has the larger boot at 589 litres, compared with 463 litres in the MG HS. That is a 126-litre advantage before folding the rear seats.
