Verdict
The Honda HR-V costs RM115,900 against the Honda WR-V’s RM89,900, and the RM26,000 gap buys a larger SUV: 4,347 mm long with a 2,610 mm wheelbase, versus 4,060 mm and 2,485 mm. It also gets LED headlamps, rear air vents, adaptive cruise control with low speed follow, four speakers and rear disc brakes. But the WR-V is not just cheaper; it is quicker to 100 km/h at 11.0 seconds, has 380 litres of boot space and adds blind spot info.
Pick the Honda HR-V if you want the bigger, more mature-feeling SUV with better cabin convenience, LED lighting and adaptive cruise control.
Pick the Honda WR-V if you want to spend less, get the larger boot and keep performance brisk around town.
Key differences
- Price: Honda HR-V RM115,900; Honda WR-V RM89,900
- 0-100 km/h: Honda HR-V 12.1 seconds; Honda WR-V 11.0 seconds
- Size: Honda HR-V 4,347 mm long with 2,610 mm wheelbase; Honda WR-V 4,060 mm long with 2,485 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Honda HR-V 335 litres; Honda WR-V 380 litres
- Brakes: Honda HR-V ventilated front discs and solid rear discs; Honda WR-V ventilated front discs and rear drums
- Infotainment: Honda HR-V 8-inch touchscreen with 4 speakers; Honda WR-V 7.0-inch touchscreen with 2 speakers
HR-V
- Longer body and wheelbase give it the larger footprint
- Adaptive cruise control with low speed follow
- LED reflector headlamps, rear air vents and 18-inch alloys
- RM26,000 dearer
- Smaller boot at 335 litres versus 380 litres
- Slower 0-100 km/h time
WR-V
- Lower purchase price
- Quicker 11.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Bigger 380-litre boot and blind spot info
- Shorter wheelbase at 2,485 mm versus 2,610 mm
- No adaptive cruise control or telescopic steering adjustment
- Rear drum brakes and halogen reflector headlamps
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 115,900 | RM 89,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | 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 | CVT | CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.1 seconds | 11.0 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.0 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 186 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,347 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,591 mm | 1,576 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,485 mm |
| Weight | 1,274 kg | 1,108 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 335 litres | 380 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 215/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | 16" Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Drum |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | 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 | LED Reflector | 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A & USB-C Front | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 4 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 | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, with Multi-angle |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | 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 120 | 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.
HR-V vs WR-V FAQ
Is the Honda HR-V or Honda WR-V better?
The Honda HR-V is better equipped and larger, with adaptive cruise control, LED headlamps and rear air vents. The Honda WR-V is better value if price, boot space and town performance matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Honda HR-V is RM26,000 more expensive than the Honda WR-V, at RM115,900 versus RM89,900.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Honda WR-V has the bigger boot at 380 litres. The Honda HR-V has 335 litres, so the smaller and cheaper car carries 45 litres more luggage on paper.