Verdict
The RM100 gap is effectively irrelevant: the Toyota Yaris Cross costs RM99,900 and brings five seats, a 471-litre boot, six airbags and a 360-degree camera. Its 1.5-litre petrol four-cylinder makes 105 hp and 138 Nm. The RM100,000 Wuling Porta EV is a two-seat commercial EV, but its 100 hp motor produces a stronger 180 Nm, while the 41.9 kWh battery is rated for 300 km and annual road tax is RM50 versus RM120. Choose by job, not badge: family transport versus electric commercial carrying.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you need five seats, a 471-litre boot and substantially broader safety equipment for private use.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if a two-seat electric commercial vehicle, 300 km EV range and 180 Nm of motor torque suit your work.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900; Wuling Porta EV RM100,000.
- Seating: Toyota Yaris Cross 5 seats; Wuling Porta EV 2 seats.
- Powertrain: Toyota Yaris Cross 1,496 cc petrol, 105 hp and 138 Nm; Wuling Porta EV 100 hp motor and 180 Nm.
- Energy and range: Toyota Yaris Cross has a 42-litre petrol tank; Wuling Porta EV has a 41.9 kWh battery and 300 km EV range.
- Safety: Toyota Yaris Cross has 6 airbags; Wuling Porta EV has 2 airbags.
- Size: Toyota Yaris Cross is 4,310 mm long with a 2,620 mm wheelbase; Wuling Porta EV is 5,010 mm long with a 3,050 mm wheelbase.
Yaris Cross
- Five seats and a 471-litre boot.
- Six airbags, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist.
- 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control.
- 138 Nm is 42 Nm lower than the Wuling Porta EV's 180 Nm.
Porta EV
- 41.9 kWh battery with 300 km EV range.
- 180 Nm motor torque.
- RM50 annual road tax, against RM120 for the Toyota.
- Only two seats, against five in the Toyota Yaris Cross.
- Two airbags, against six in the Toyota Yaris Cross.
- No listed blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,900✓ | RM100,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.5 mm × 91.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 100 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Single-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,975 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,150 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 42 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 471 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/70R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/70R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Steel 195/65R16 Tyre | — |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes R61 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | — |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | — |
| Front Wheels | 18" 2-tone Alloy | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 2-tone Alloy | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat | — |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| 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 | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| 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 | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
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.
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Yaris Cross vs Porta EV FAQ
Is the Toyota Yaris Cross or Wuling Porta EV better?
The Toyota Yaris Cross is the better private-use choice because it has five seats, a 471-litre boot and six airbags. The Wuling Porta EV suits electric commercial use, with two seats, 300 km range and 180 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Wuling Porta EV costs RM100 more than the Toyota Yaris Cross. That tiny gap should not decide the purchase; their passenger capacity and powertrains are fundamentally different.
Which one has lower annual road tax?
The Wuling Porta EV has lower annual road tax at RM50, compared with RM120 for the Toyota Yaris Cross. The Wuling is electric, while the Toyota uses a 1,496 cc petrol engine.
