Verdict
The RM10,000 gap is hard to ignore: the City costs RM84,900 and is quicker to 100 km/h at 10.2 seconds, uses 5.6 L/100 km and carries 519 litres in its boot. Its 2,600 mm wheelbase is also 115 mm longer. The WR-V answers with SUV proportions, 17-inch wheels, a 10-inch display with wireless smartphone connectivity and a multi-angle camera with LaneWatch. Both use a 119 hp/145 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine and CVT, so this is chiefly a choice between sedan practicality and SUV equipment.
Pick the Honda City if you want the lower RM84,900 entry price, a 519-litre boot and better 5.6 L/100 km rated fuel economy.
Pick the Honda WR-V if you want SUV body styling, 17-inch wheels and the 10-inch Display Audio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM84,900; Honda WR-V RM94,900.
- 0-100 km/h: Honda City 10.2 seconds; Honda WR-V 11.0 seconds.
- Rated fuel economy: Honda City 5.6 L/100 km; Honda WR-V 6.0 L/100 km.
- Boot space: Honda City 519 litres; Honda WR-V 380 litres.
- Length: Honda City 4,580 mm; Honda WR-V 4,060 mm.
- Wheels and tyres: Honda City 15-inch alloys with 185/60R15 tyres; Honda WR-V 17-inch black alloys with 215/55R17 tyres.
City
- RM10,000 lower purchase price
- 519-litre boot is 139 litres larger
- Quicker 10.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 5.6 L/100 km rating
- 15-inch wheels and 185/60R15 tyres versus the WR-V's 17-inch wheels and 215/55R17 tyres
- No 10-inch Display Audio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- No LaneWatch function on the reverse camera
WR-V
- 17-inch black alloys with wider 215/55R17 tyres
- 10-inch Display Audio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Multi-angle reverse camera includes LaneWatch
- Costs RM10,000 more
- 380-litre boot is 139 litres smaller
- Slower 11.0-second 0-100 km/h time and higher 6.0 L/100 km rated consumption
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM84,900✓ | RM94,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | 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 | 10.2 seconds✓ | 11.0 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km✓ | 6.0 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,608 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,485 mm |
| Weight | 1,125 kg | 1,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres✓ | 380 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | 16" Steel Spare |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | 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, Front and Rear Curtain | Dual Front and Side Airbags |
| 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 | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | ISOFIX i-Size |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection | Yes, with CMBS |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Rear |
| Safety Notes | Lead Car Departure Notification | — |
| 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 | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-conditioning | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth and 4 Speakers | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Remote Engine Start, Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | — |
| 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, with Multi-angle | 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 | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five Years | 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 & WR-V for sale
City vs WR-V FAQ
Is the Honda City or Honda WR-V better?
The City is the stronger practical buy: it costs RM10,000 less, has a 519-litre boot, returns a 5.6 L/100 km rating and reaches 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds. Choose the WR-V for its SUV body, 17-inch wheels and 10-inch wireless smartphone display.
What is the price difference?
The Honda City is RM84,900 and the Honda WR-V is RM94,900, making the WR-V RM10,000 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot, the Honda City or Honda WR-V?
The Honda City has the larger boot at 519 litres, compared with 380 litres for the Honda WR-V. That is a 139-litre advantage for the sedan.