Should You Choose Honda CR-V or Hyundai Tucson? An Analysis from Five Aspects

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson when choosing a car.

Price and Versions

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 Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia is RM 143,888 - 197,888, with a total of 5 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige (RM 197,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 4WD Prestige (RM 186,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 2WD Prime (RM 164,888), etc.

From a price perspective, the Hyundai Tucson starts RM 34,312 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand isn't too significant; the key lies in overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

The Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Regarding power, the Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than the Hyundai Tucson's 1.5L Turbo, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Hyundai Tucson might be more fuel-friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be too significant.

Safety Equipment

The Honda CR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).

The Hyundai Tucson's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include SmartSense.

Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety equipment is quite comprehensive for this level. New cars these days generally have good safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

Features and Technology

The Honda CR-V uses FWD drive type.

The Hyundai Tucson uses FWD drive type.

Both cars have the same drive type, both FWD, so there will not be much difference in daily driving experience.

Conclusion

Overall, both the Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson are 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 dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time researching is never wrong.