In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Toyota Yaris Cross when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing 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.
From a price perspective, 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 is not that big. The key is still to look at the overall value for money and long-term ownership cost.

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

The Honda CR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The Toyota Yaris Cross's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
The safety ratings for both cars are the same. In this class, safety features are quite comprehensive. New car safety is not bad nowadays, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

The Honda CR-V has a body length of 4500 mm and a trunk capacity of 450 L.
The Toyota Yaris Cross has a body length of 4400 mm and a trunk capacity of 400 L.
Regarding space, the Honda CR-V's body is 100 mm longer than the Toyota Yaris Cross. The interior passenger space will be slightly more spacious, especially the rear legroom. If you often carry family members or need to store a stroller, the larger body is indeed more practical.

The Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive configuration.
The Toyota Yaris Cross adopts FWD drive configuration.
Both cars have the same drive configuration, both are FWD. There won't be too much difference in daily driving experience.

Overall, both the Honda CR-V and Toyota Yaris Cross are very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and taking a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.