Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-80: Which One is Worth Buying?

In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-80 when choosing a car. The price and positioning of these two cars are quite close. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

Honda CR-V OTR price 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.

Mazda CX-80 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 296,610 - 296,610, with a total of 1 version, including 2025 2.5L 65km High Plus (RM 296,610) etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of Honda CR-V is indeed RM 118,410 cheaper than Mazda CX-80. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version is sufficient for daily needs. However, note that the few thousand cheaper difference may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Honda CR-V Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Honda CR-V equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

Mazda CX-80 equipped with 2.0L Turbo, horsepower 220 hp. Official fuel consumption 9.5 L/100km.

In terms of power, the 2.0L Turbo of Mazda CX-80 has 50 more horsepower than the 2.0L 4-cyl of Honda CR-V. However, for daily driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel a lack of power.

Honda CR-V Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Space and Comfort

Honda CR-V body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.

Mazda CX-80 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.

The size of both cars is almost the same, the interior space difference is not large. Cars at this level are fully sufficient for daily use.

Honda CR-V Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Features and Technology

Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive mode.

Mazda CX-80 adopts FWD drive mode.

The drive mode of both cars is the same, both are FWD, there won't be a big difference in daily driving experience.

Mazda CX-80 Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Conclusion

Overall, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-80 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never go wrong.