Verdict
The WR-V is 6% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the WR-V has over the 5
What the 5 has over the WR-V
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The 5's wheelbase is 195 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The 5 is 62 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM94,900 | RM93,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM90✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM970/mo | RM960/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,747 | RM2,718✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,388 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM11.94 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM26,275 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm✓ | 112 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | 150 Nm at 4,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.5 mm | 75 mm × 84.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | iCVT |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.0 seconds✓ | 11.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.0 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,060 mm | 4,675 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,842 mm |
| Height | 1,608 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,485 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Weight | 1,105 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 401 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | 16" Steel Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Maxxis Primetra S |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 22 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 14 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Electric Power Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Dual Front and Side Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | ISOFIX i-Size | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with CMBS | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Driver and Front Passenger | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Honda SENSING: FCW, CMBS, LKAS, LDW, RDM, ACC, Auto High Beam, LCDN; Honda LaneWatch; Emergency Stop Signal; Rear Seat Reminder | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | None | Rear AC vent |
| Sunroof | None | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Rear, 2 USB | 1 Front, 3 USB |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Remote Engine Start, Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, Multi-angle with LaneWatch | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Conventional | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Remote Engine Start, Walk-away Auto Lock, Rear Wiper, Urethane Steering Wheel, Fabric Centre Armrest | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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) | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Which one is locally assembled?
The WR-V is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the 5 is fully imported (CBU) from Thailand. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
