In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Honda HR-V and Mitsubishi Xforce when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The Honda HR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 115,900 - 143,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 1.5L RS (RM 143,900), 2026 1.5T V (RM 137,900), 2026 1.5T E (RM 130,900), etc.
The Mitsubishi Xforce OTR price in Malaysia is RM 109,930 - 119,930, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Ultimate (RM 119,930), 2026 1.5L Urban (RM 109,930), etc.
From a price perspective, Mitsubishi Xforce's starting price is RM 5,970 cheaper than Honda HR-V. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not that big; the key is looking at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Honda HR-V comes with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Mitsubishi Xforce comes with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain; the driving experience feels basically the same. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to worry too much about this.

Honda HR-V safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
Mitsubishi Xforce safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include MI-PILOT.
Both cars have the same safety rating; safety features are quite comprehensive in this class. New cars nowadays are not lacking in safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Honda HR-V adopts FWD drive method.
Mitsubishi Xforce adopts FWD drive method.
Both cars have the same drive method, both are FWD; daily driving experience will not differ much.

Overall, Honda HR-V and Mitsubishi Xforce are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal; spending time on research will never go wrong.