In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and MG MG HS when choosing a car. These two 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.
Honda CR-V's 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.
MG MG HS's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 130,450 - 146,450, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L Standard (RM 105,000), 1.5L Executive (RM 115,000), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of MG MG HS is RM 47,750 cheaper than Honda CR-V. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant; the key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
MG MG HS is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than MG MG HS's 1.5L Turbo, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, MG MG HS's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be too large.

Honda CR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
MG MG HS's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars received decent ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between Honda CR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and MG MG HS's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

Honda CR-V body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
MG MG HS body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
In terms of space, Honda CR-V's body is 100 mm longer than MG MG HS, so the interior seating space will be slightly more spacious, especially rear legroom. If you often carry family members or need to fit a stroller, a larger body is indeed more practical.
Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive system.
MG MG HS adopts FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.
Overall, Honda CR-V and MG MG HS 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 research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test-driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, and spending time on research will never be wrong.