Verdict
The WR-V has a 41% bigger boot, the BR-V is about 9% cheaper, while the WR-V uses 6% less fuel. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM86,726✓ | RM94,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 119 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | — |
| 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 | 1,608 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,662 mm | 2,485 mm |
| Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 42 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 223 litres | 380 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/60R16 | 215/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/60R16 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | 16" Steel Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Dual Front and Side Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer middle row passenger seats | ISOFIX i-Size |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with CMBS |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front and Rear |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen |
| Taillamps | LED Illumination with Normal Bulb Brake Lights | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Fabric |
| 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 | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Last Row | — |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Remote Engine Start, Push Button Start |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, Multi-angle with LaneWatch |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | 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 | 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.