In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Subaru Outback when choosing a car. These two cars 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 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 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 the price perspective, the Honda CR-V's starting price is indeed RM 81,800 cheaper than the Subaru Outback. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note that the difference of a few thousand may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

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

Honda CR-V uses FWD drive mode.
Subaru Outback uses FWD drive mode.
The drive mode for both cars is the same, both are FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

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

Overall, Honda CR-V and Subaru Outback are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly 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 a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on homework will never be wrong.

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Kia Sportage when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The Proton X90 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800), etc.
The Kia Sportage OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,639 - 179,320, with a total of 4 versions, including 2025 1.6T DCT 4WD High (RM 179,320), 2025 1.6T DCT 2WD High (RM 159,320), 2025 2.0L AT 2WD High (RM 139,639), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Proton X90 is indeed RM 22,839 cheaper than the Kia Sportage. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand ringgit saved might involve trade-offs in equipment, specifically depends on your needs.

The Proton X90 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The Kia Sportage safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Drive Wise.
Both cars have the same safety rating, in this class safety equipment is considered very complete. New car safety is not bad nowadays, no need to worry too much about this point.

The Proton X90 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The Kia Sportage body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not big. Cars in this class are fully sufficient for daily use.

The Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.
The Kia Sportage adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not differ significantly.

Overall, Proton X90 and Kia Sportage are both very good car models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose, the key still depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.
