In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson when selecting a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The 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.
The 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.
From a price perspective, the Hyundai Tucson's starting price is RM 34,312 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. Honestly, within this price range, a gap of a few thousand is not really significant. The key is still to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

The Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.
The Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 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, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Hyundai Tucson's fuel consumption might be more favorable, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be significant.

The Honda CR-V safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The Hyundai Tucson safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include SmartSense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety equipment is quite complete within this class. New cars nowadays are not lacking in safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

The Honda CR-V body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
The Hyundai Tucson body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
In terms of space, the Honda CR-V body is 100 mm longer than the Hyundai Tucson, so the interior passenger space is slightly more spacious, especially the rear legroom. If you often carry family members or need to fit a stroller, the larger body is indeed more practical.

The Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive.
The Hyundai Tucson adopts FWD drive.
Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD, and there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Overall, both the Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson are very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly 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 on research will definitely not be wrong.