Verdict
At RM86,726, the Honda BR-V is RM3,174 cheaper and brings seven seats, a 2,662 mm wheelbase and rear air-con vents, so it is the more useful choice for a Malaysian family that regularly carries more than five. The Honda WR-V costs RM89,900 but is 1.2 seconds quicker to 100 km/h at 11.0 seconds, uses a rated 6.0 L/100 km versus 6.4, and adds Honda Sensing, blind-spot information and front side airbags. Its 380-litre boot also beats the BR-V’s 223 litres.
Pick the Honda BR-V if you need seven seats, rear ventilation and a full-size spare tyre for family duty.
Pick the Honda WR-V if you carry five people and place greater weight on active safety, fuel economy and boot volume.
Key differences
- Price: Honda BR-V RM86,726; Honda WR-V RM89,900
- Seats: Honda BR-V 7; Honda WR-V 5
- 0-100 km/h: Honda BR-V 12.2 seconds; Honda WR-V 11.0 seconds
- Rated fuel economy: Honda BR-V 6.4 L/100 km; Honda WR-V 6.0 L/100 km
- Boot space: Honda BR-V 223 litres; Honda WR-V 380 litres
- Wheelbase: Honda BR-V 2,662 mm; Honda WR-V 2,485 mm
BR-V
- Seven-seat cabin
- Rear air-con vents with blower control
- Full-size spare tyre
- Slower 12.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 6.4 L/100 km rated consumption
- No Honda Sensing, blind-spot information or front side airbags
WR-V
- Honda Sensing with autonomous braking and steering correction
- Quicker 11.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 380-litre boot
- Only five seats to the BR-V's seven
- No rear air-con vents
- 16-inch space-saver spare instead of a full-size spare
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM86,726✓ | RM89,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 121 hp✓ |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.2 seconds | 11.0 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | 6.0 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,451 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,677 mm | 1,576 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,662 mm | 2,485 mm |
| Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,108 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 42 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 223 litres | 380 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/60R16 | 215/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/60R16 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | 16" Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Illumination with Normal Bulb Brake Lights | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, slidable, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with tip-forward function | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Last Row | — |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers | 7.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with Multi-angle |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | 11 Cup and Bottle Holders | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free labour for 1,000 km, 10,000 km, 30,000 km, 50,000 km, 70,000 km and 90,000 km intervals | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five 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 BR-V & WR-V for sale
BR-V vs WR-V FAQ
Is the Honda BR-V or Honda WR-V better?
The BR-V is better for seven-seat family transport and rear-passenger ventilation. The WR-V is better for a five-seat household wanting Honda Sensing, a larger boot, quicker acceleration and lower rated fuel use.
What is the price difference?
The Honda WR-V costs RM3,174 more than the Honda BR-V. That extra outlay brings Honda Sensing, blind-spot information, front side airbags, a reverse camera and a 380-litre boot, but two fewer seats.
Which has more usable family space, the Honda BR-V or Honda WR-V?
The BR-V has the more versatile people-carrying layout: seven seats, a 2,662 mm wheelbase, rear vents and split-folding second- and third-row seats. The WR-V has only five seats but a larger 380-litre boot versus 223 litres.