In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Toyota Yaris Cross when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of the Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200), etc.
The OTR price of the Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
Looking at the price, the starting price of the Toyota Yaris Cross is RM 78,300 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand doesn't count as much, the key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

The Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
The Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl has 65 more horsepower than the Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl, with more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Toyota Yaris Cross's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too large.

The safety rating of the Honda CR-V is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The safety rating of the Toyota Yaris Cross is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite complete at this level. New cars nowadays are not lacking in safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

The Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive method.
The Toyota Yaris Cross adopts FWD drive method.
Both cars have the same drive method, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not differ too much.

Overall, the Honda CR-V and Toyota Yaris Cross are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time researching will definitely not be wrong.