Verdict
At RM85,900, the Honda City Hatchback costs RM9,000 less than the RM94,900 Honda WR-V, yet both use a 1.5-litre 119 hp/145 Nm petrol engine, CVT and front-wheel drive. The hatch is quicker to 100 km/h by 0.3 seconds and reaches 195 km/h, while the SUV stops at 160 km/h. But the WR-V’s 380-litre boot is 91 litres bigger, and its 10-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus multi-angle reverse camera make daily use easier. Pick body style first: the City Hatchback is longer and lower; the WR-V is taller and wider.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you want to save RM9,000, have a longer 2,600 mm wheelbase and get the quicker 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Honda WR-V if you need a 380-litre boot, 17-inch wheels and a 10-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; Honda WR-V RM94,900.
- Performance: Honda City Hatchback 0-100 km/h in 10.7 seconds and 195 km/h; Honda WR-V 11.0 seconds and 160 km/h.
- Dimensions: Honda City Hatchback 4,350 mm long, 1,748 mm wide and 1,488 mm tall; Honda WR-V 4,060 mm, 1,780 mm and 1,608 mm.
- Wheelbase: Honda City Hatchback 2,600 mm; Honda WR-V 2,485 mm.
- Boot space: Honda City Hatchback 289 litres; Honda WR-V 380 litres.
- Wheels and tyres: Honda City Hatchback 15-inch alloys with 185/60R15 tyres; Honda WR-V 17-inch black alloys with 215/55R17 tyres.
City Hatchback
- RM9,000 lower purchase price
- Quicker 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time and 195 km/h top speed
- ULTRA Seat rear arrangement, plus 60:40 split-folding rear seats
- 289-litre boot is 91 litres smaller than the WR-V’s
- No reverse camera, where the WR-V gets a multi-angle unit with LaneWatch
- 15-inch wheels and 185/60R15 tyres are smaller than the WR-V’s 17-inch and 215/55R17 setup
WR-V
- 380-litre boot
- 10-inch Display Audio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Multi-angle reverse camera with LaneWatch and remote engine start
- Costs RM9,000 more
- 0-100 km/h takes 11.0 seconds, versus 10.7 seconds for the City Hatchback
- 160 km/h top speed is 35 km/h lower than the City Hatchback’s 195 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM85,900✓ | RM94,900 |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 119 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 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 | 1,608 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,485 mm |
| Weight | 1,149 kg | 1,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres | 380 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | 16" Steel Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Dual Front and Side Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | ISOFIX i-Size |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, with CMBS |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Rear |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Fabric |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Four Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Remote Engine Start, Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 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.
Used City Hatchback & WR-V for sale
City Hatchback vs WR-V FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Honda WR-V better?
The City Hatchback is the better buy for lower cost and stronger stated performance. Choose the WR-V if its 380-litre boot, taller 1,608 mm body, reverse camera and 10-inch wireless smartphone-ready screen matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Honda WR-V costs RM94,900 and the Honda City Hatchback costs RM85,900, so the difference is RM9,000.
Which has the larger boot?
The Honda WR-V has the larger boot at 380 litres, compared with 289 litres in the Honda City Hatchback. That is a 91-litre advantage for the SUV.