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 do 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.
Subaru Outback's OTR price 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 the price perspective, Honda CR-V's starting price is indeed RM 81,800 cheaper than Subaru Outback. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be aware that the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Honda CR-V is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
Subaru Outback is equipped with 2.0L Turbo, 220 hp. Official fuel consumption 9.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Subaru Outback's 2.0L Turbo has 50 more horsepower than Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel 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 features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between Honda CR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and Subaru Outback's Basic. If you value active safety highly, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

Honda CR-V body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
Subaru Outback body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
In terms of space, Honda CR-V's body is 100 mm longer than Subaru Outback, offering slightly more interior seating space, especially rear legroom. If you frequently carry family or need to put in a stroller, the larger body is indeed more practical.

Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive mode.
Subaru Outback adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars use the same drive mode, FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

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 suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.