Verdict
The Toyota Yaris costs RM20,200 more, but it brings a 105 hp petrol engine, five seats, seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and pre-collision braking. The Wuling Bingo counters with a 67 hp, 150 Nm motor, 31.9 kWh battery and 273 km EV range, plus a 395-litre boot. It is 190 mm shorter yet has a 10 mm longer wheelbase, but its four-seat layout and missing driver-assistance systems matter for Malaysian families.
Pick the Toyota Yaris if you need five seats, stronger 105 hp performance and the added reassurance of seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and pre-collision braking.
Pick the Wuling Bingo if a 273 km electric range, 395-litre boot and the lower purchase cost matter more than a fifth seat and active safety aids.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Yaris RM88,000; Wuling Bingo RM67,800.
- Powertrain: Yaris 105 hp/150 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine; Bingo 67 hp/150 Nm electric motor.
- Energy storage: Yaris 42-litre fuel tank; Bingo 31.9 kWh battery with 273 km EV range.
- Seating and boot space: Yaris five seats and 286 litres; Bingo four seats and 395 litres.
- Size: Yaris 4,140 mm long with a 2,550 mm wheelbase; Bingo 3,950 mm long with a 2,560 mm wheelbase.
- Safety: Yaris seven airbags with blind-spot monitoring and pre-collision braking; Bingo six airbags with neither system.
Yaris
- 105 hp, 150 Nm petrol engine
- Five-seat cabin and seven airbags
- Blind-spot monitoring and pre-collision braking
- 286-litre boot is 109 litres smaller
- No powered driver’s seat or remote boot operation
- No cruise control
Bingo
- 31.9 kWh battery and 273 km EV range
- 395-litre boot
- Powered driver’s seat and remote boot operation
- Four seats rather than five
- 67 hp motor trails the Yaris by 38 hp
- No blind-spot monitoring or pre-collision braking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,000 | RM67,800✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM20✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 105 hp | — |
| Torque | 150 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 72 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 67 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 273 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 50 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT with 7 Speed Sports Sequential Shift | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 3,950 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,708 mm |
| Height | 1,475 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Weight | 1,140 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 42 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 286 litres | 395 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/50R16 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/50R16 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Alloy | — |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes R50 | Linglong Green-Max HP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Two-tone Alloy | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Two-tone Alloy | 15" Steel Wheels with Hubcaps |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtains |
| 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 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto-down Function |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/120,000 km Battery Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Drive Motor Warranty |
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 vs Bingo FAQ
Is the Toyota Yaris or Wuling Bingo better?
The Toyota Yaris is the better all-round family choice because it has five seats, 105 hp, seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and pre-collision braking. Choose the Wuling Bingo for its 273 km EV range and larger 395-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Yaris costs RM20,200 more than the Wuling Bingo. The Yaris adds a fifth seat, 38 hp more power, seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and pre-collision braking.
Which has more luggage space?
The Wuling Bingo has the larger boot at 395 litres, versus 286 litres in the Toyota Yaris. However, the Bingo seats four, while the Yaris carries five.
