Brand	Honda Malaysia	Subaru Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 146,900	RM 221,500 Subaru Forester Price
Variant	Honda CR-V (2018-2023) 2.0L 2WD	Forester 2.5i-S EyeSight
User Rating	4.29 CR-V (2018-2023) reviews	4.3 Forester reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia
Available Color(s)	+1	+7
Vehicle Type	Crossover Crossover Cars in Malaysia	SUV SUV Cars in Malaysia

	4.29/5 62 reviews	4.3/5 27 reviews
User Review Comparison	Family SUV That Combines Power and Refinement The Honda CR-V strikes the perfect balance between comfort, space, and performance. I’ve driven mine for over a year, and it’s still a pleasure... Read More A Azlan Nov 21, 2025 for Honda CR-V	Issues with the air-conditioning system I purchased my Subaru Forester one and a half years ago. For the first year, it performed fine, but after that, many issues started emerging. While I... Read More Z Zulhasif Sep 15, 2025 for Subaru Forester

Things we like	--	Spacious and comfortable interior. Excellent all-wheel-drive capabilities. Advanced EyeSight safety technology. Strong and reliable Boxer engine. Well-balanced handling for an SUV. Competitive pricing, especially after the price drop. Read More
Things we don't like	--	Unchanged powertrain from the previous model. Limited color options compared to some rivals. Read More

Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve SOHC	2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System	PGMFI	Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	SOHC	DOHC

Transmission Type	CVT	CVT
Gear Box	Variable Speed	Variable Speed
Drive Type	2WD	AWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	Yes

Advance Safety Feature	Auto Brake Hold, Honda LaneWatch Camera Auto Brake Hold, Honda LaneWatch Camera	Auto Vehicle Hold, Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Lane Centring Control and Preceding Vehicle Adaptive Steering Control, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert and High Beam Assist. Auto Vehicle Hold, Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Lane Centring Control and Preceding Vehicle Adaptive Steering Control, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert and High Beam Assist.
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Auto Dimming Auto Dimming	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	No	--
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
360 Camera	No	--
Emergency Stop Signal	Yes	--
Park Assist	No	No
Hill-Start Assist Control	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Electric Parking Brake	Yes	Yes
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)	Yes	--
Blind Spot monitor	No	--
Lane Departure Warning System	No	Yes
Downhill Assist Control	--	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks	--	Yes

Display Size	7 Inch 7 Inch	11.6 Inch 11.6 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
No Of Speakers	8 8	6 6
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	No
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	--	Yes

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size	--	4.2 Inch 4.2 Inch

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	10-Way Driver & 8-Way Front Passenger 10-Way Driver & 8-Way Front Passenger
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	--
Leather Seats	Yes	--
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split 60:40 Split	60:40 Split 60:40 Split
Seat Upholstery	--	Leather Leather

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED LED	LED LED
Taillight Type	LED LED	LED LED
Headlamps Washer	No	No
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	--	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	--	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	--	Yes
Roof Carrier	--	No
Roof Rail	--	Yes

Honda CR-V (2018-2023) vs Subaru Forester Comparison

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