Verdict
The Honda HR-V costs RM115,900 to the Neta Neta X’s RM119,900, but the RM4,000 gap buys a very different brief. The Neta is 272 mm longer, carries 508 litres against 335 litres and its 160 hp, 210 Nm motor cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 9.5 seconds. It also brings a 52.49 kWh battery with 401 km range. The Honda counters with Honda Sensing autonomous braking, steering lane-keeping and adaptive cruise control, plus an unlimited-mileage five-year warranty. For a Malaysian buyer without convenient charging, that safety suite and petrol refuelling remain persuasive.
Pick the Honda HR-V if you prioritise Honda Sensing autonomous braking, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control and unlimited-mileage warranty cover.
Pick the Neta Neta X if you can charge an EV and want 401 km range, a 508-litre boot and much quicker 9.5-second acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Honda HR-V RM115,900; Neta Neta X RM119,900.
- Power and torque: Honda HR-V 119 hp and 145 Nm; Neta Neta X 160 hp and 210 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Honda HR-V 12.1 seconds; Neta Neta X 9.5 seconds.
- Length and wheelbase: Honda HR-V 4,347 mm and 2,610 mm; Neta Neta X 4,619 mm and 2,770 mm.
- Boot space: Honda HR-V 335 litres; Neta Neta X 508 litres.
- Airbags: Honda HR-V four; Neta Neta X six.
HR-V
- Honda Sensing autonomous braking and steering lane-keeping
- Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Slower 12.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 9.5 seconds
- 335-litre boot trails the Neta’s 508 litres
- Four airbags versus six
Neta X
- 401 km EV range from a 52.49 kWh battery
- 508-litre boot and 2,770 mm wheelbase
- Powered driver’s seat, panoramic sliding sunroof and powered boot
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assistance
- Passive cruise control rather than adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
- Five-year warranty is capped at 150,000 km, unlike the Honda’s unlimited mileage
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM115,900✓ | RM119,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM100✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm | — |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 160 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 210 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 52.49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 401 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 186 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,347 mm | 4,619 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,591 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,770 mm |
| Weight | 1,274 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 335 litres | 508 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Chao Yang Radial RP76 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| 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 |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear 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 | Driver Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Driver's Seat |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A & USB-C Front | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 4 Speakers | 15.6" Touchscreen with Navigation, Voice Control, Online Music Streaming and Apple CarPlay with 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down Function |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/180,000 km 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.
Used HR-V & Neta X for sale
HR-V vs Neta X FAQ
Is the Honda HR-V or Neta Neta X better?
The Neta Neta X is better for EV range, performance and cargo space: 401 km, 9.5 seconds to 100 km/h and a 508-litre boot. Choose the Honda HR-V for autonomous braking, lane-keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control.
What is the price difference?
The Neta Neta X costs RM4,000 more than the Honda HR-V. That extra outlay brings the EV powertrain, 401 km claimed range, a larger 508-litre boot, six airbags and a panoramic sliding sunroof.
Which one is quicker?
The Neta Neta X is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds versus 12.1 seconds for the Honda HR-V. Its single motor produces 160 hp and 210 Nm, against the Honda’s 119 hp and 145 Nm.
