Honda City Hatchback vs Honda WR-V
Verdict
The Honda City Hatchback is the cheaper, quicker B-segment car: RM85,900 plays RM89,900, with the same 1,498 cc petrol engine size, 145 Nm, CVT and front-wheel drive. It also gets six airbags, a longer 2,600 mm wheelbase and a much higher 195 km/h top speed. The Honda WR-V counters as the more SUV-shaped choice, shorter at 4,060 mm but wider, taller and far better for luggage with 380 litres. Its 6.0 L/100 km figure is listed; the City Hatchback’s is not.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you want the lower price, six airbags and the stronger performance numbers on paper.
Pick the Honda WR-V if you want the SUV body and the bigger 380-litre boot more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; Honda WR-V RM89,900
- Body type: Honda City Hatchback hatchback; Honda WR-V SUV
- Power and torque: Honda City Hatchback 119 hp/145 Nm; Honda WR-V 121 hp/145 Nm
- Performance: Honda City Hatchback 0-100 km/h in 10.7 s and 195 km/h; Honda WR-V 11.0 s and 160 km/h
- Size: Honda City Hatchback 4,350/1,748/1,488 mm; Honda WR-V 4,060/1,780/1,576 mm
- Boot and airbags: Honda City Hatchback 289 L/6 airbags; Honda WR-V 380 L/4 airbags
City Hatchback
- RM4,000 cheaper than the WR-V
- Six airbags versus four
- Longer 2,600 mm wheelbase
- Smaller 289-litre boot
- Fuel economy figure not listed
- Lower 1,488 mm height than the WR-V
WR-V
- Larger 380-litre boot
- Wider and taller body
- 6.0 L/100 km fuel economy figure listed
- Four airbags versus six
- Shorter 2,485 mm wheelbase
- Slower 11.0-second 0-100 km/h time
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 85,900✓ | RM 89,900 |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 121 hp✓ |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline 4 |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.7 seconds✓ | 11.0 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.0 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,350 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,576 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,485 mm |
| Weight | 1,149 kg | 1,108 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres | 380 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | 16" Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drums | Drum |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | 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 | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | 7.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five Years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 90✓ | RM 120 |
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.
City Hatchback vs WR-V FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Honda WR-V better?
The Honda City Hatchback is better for value, airbags and performance figures. The Honda WR-V is better if boot space and an SUV body matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Honda WR-V costs RM4,000 more than the Honda City Hatchback.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Honda WR-V has the bigger boot at 380 litres, compared with 289 litres in the Honda City Hatchback.