Verdict
The RM5,000 saving makes the WR-V the sharper value call, and its 1.5-litre petrol engine produces 119 hp and 145 Nm against the Yaris Cross’s 105 hp and 138 Nm. It is also 45 kg lighter. But the Yaris Cross answers with a 471-litre boot, 91 litres more than the Honda, plus six airbags, blind-spot monitoring, a powered boot and 360-degree camera. For a Malaysian buyer carrying family and luggage, the Toyota’s extra equipment is tangible; the Honda is the cheaper, stronger alternative.
Pick the Honda WR-V if you want to save RM5,000 while getting 119 hp, 145 Nm and Honda Sensing CMBS.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you want the larger 471-litre boot, six airbags and a much fuller convenience equipment list.
Key differences
- Price: Honda WR-V RM94,900; Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900.
- Engine output: Honda WR-V 119 hp and 145 Nm; Toyota Yaris Cross 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Boot space: Honda WR-V 380 litres; Toyota Yaris Cross 471 litres.
- Wheelbase: Honda WR-V 2,485 mm; Toyota Yaris Cross 2,620 mm.
- Kerb weight: Honda WR-V 1,105 kg; Toyota Yaris Cross 1,150 kg.
- Airbags: Honda WR-V 4; Toyota Yaris Cross 6.
WR-V
- RM5,000 cheaper
- 119 hp and 145 Nm, versus 105 hp and 138 Nm
- CMBS autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control
- 380-litre boot is 91 litres smaller
- Four airbags versus six
- Misses the Yaris Cross’s blind-spot monitor, powered boot and 360-degree camera
Yaris Cross
- 471-litre boot
- Six airbags and blind-spot monitoring
- Powered boot, 360-degree camera and 18-inch wheels
- Costs RM5,000 more
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the WR-V by 14 hp and 7 Nm
- 45 kg heavier than the WR-V
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM94,900✓ | RM99,900 |
| 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 Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm✓ | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm✓ | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 72.5 mm × 91.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | — |
| 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 | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,608 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,485 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,105 kg | 1,150 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 471 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | 16" Steel Spare | Steel 195/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes R61 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | — | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | ISOFIX i-Size | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with CMBS | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and Rear | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| 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 | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered Boot |
| 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 | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| 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.
Used WR-V & Yaris Cross for sale
WR-V vs Yaris Cross FAQ
Is the Honda WR-V or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Toyota Yaris Cross is better equipped, with six airbags, blind-spot monitoring, a 471-litre boot and powered boot. The Honda WR-V is the better value and performance choice: it costs RM5,000 less yet has 119 hp and 145 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Honda WR-V costs RM94,900 and the Toyota Yaris Cross costs RM99,900, so the Yaris Cross is RM5,000 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space, the Honda WR-V or Toyota Yaris Cross?
The Toyota Yaris Cross has the larger boot at 471 litres, compared with 380 litres in the Honda WR-V. That is a 91-litre advantage for the Toyota.
