Verdict
The WR-V has a 44% bigger boot, while the WR-V is 13% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM94,900 | RM93,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | — | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm✓ | 104 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm✓ | 136 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 72 mm × 91.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear 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 | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,608 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,485 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Weight | 1,105 kg | 1,305 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres✓ | 213 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | 16" Steel Spare | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Alenza 001A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | — | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Live Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Electric Power Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | ISOFIX i-Size | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with CMBS | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and Rear | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED | LED Combination |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Last Row |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 3 Front, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 6.8" DVD-AVX touchscreen with 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 | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, Multi-angle with LaneWatch | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| 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) | — |
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.
