Ready to Change Cars? Which is Better, CR-V or Tucson? Honda vs Hyundai

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers often compare Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson when choosing a car. Both vehicles are quite close in price and positioning. 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.

Hyundai Tucson OTR price 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.

In terms of price, the starting price of Hyundai Tucson is RM 34,312 cheaper than Honda CR-V. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not really significant; the key is still to look at the overall cost-effectiveness and long-term usage costs.

Power and Fuel Economy

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

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

In terms of power, the 2.0L 4-cyl on Honda CR-V has 30 more horsepower than the 1.5L Turbo on Hyundai Tucson, giving more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Hyundai Tucson may have more friendly fuel consumption, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be very large.

Features and Technology

Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive mode.

Hyundai Tucson adopts FWD drive mode.

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

Maintenance and Service

Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Hyundai Tucson warranty 5 years/300,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Who is it suitable for

Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, then choose the one with richer configurations. Finally, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Summary

Overall, Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.