Verdict
The WR-V is about 12% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM94,900✓ | RM107,920 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | — | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp✓ | 114 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 149 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 74.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.0 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 6.0 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,060 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,608 mm | 1,535 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,485 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Weight | 1,105 kg | 1,301 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 48 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | 16" Steel Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | — | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Electric Power Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| EuroNCAP | — | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Dual Front and Side Airbags | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | ISOFIX i-Size | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with CMBS | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and Rear | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen | Halogen reflector |
| Taillamps | LED | Normal Bulb |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Manual air-con |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 front, 2 USB |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 8.0" Touchscreen MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Remote Engine Start, Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, Multi-angle with LaneWatch | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty; free labour for up to 5 services (100,000 km/5 years) | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
