In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Honda CR-V and Subaru Outback when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of 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 Subaru Outback in Malaysia is RM 260,000 - 280,000, with a total of 2 versions, including 2025 2.4T R-Touring EyeSight (RM 310,340), 2025 2.5L Touring EyeSight (RM 280,340), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Honda CR-V is indeed RM 81,800 cheaper than Subaru Outback. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, please note that the savings of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
Subaru Outback is equipped with a 2.0L Turbo, 220 hp. Official fuel consumption 9.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Subaru Outback's 2.0L Turbo has 50 hp more than the Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel it's underpowered.

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

Honda CR-V uses FWD drive mode.
Subaru Outback uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, there won't be much difference in daily driving feel.

Overall, both Honda CR-V and Subaru Outback are 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 multiple dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, taking some time to do research will definitely not be wrong.