Honda WR-V vs Perodua QV-E
Verdict
The Honda WR-V is the simpler petrol SUV at RM89,900, with a 1.5 litre engine, CVT, 6.0 L/100 km and a bigger 380-litre boot. The Perodua QV-E costs RM80,000 and flips the brief: electric, 201 hp, 7.5 seconds to 100 km/h, a 52.5 kWh battery and 370 km range. It is also longer in wheelbase and has six airbags. The WR-V is slower and pricier, but its fuel tank and luggage space suit petrol-car habits.
Pick the Honda WR-V if you want a petrol B-segment SUV with a 40-litre tank, 380 litres of boot space and no charging routine to plan around.
Pick the Perodua QV-E if you want the quicker, cheaper EV, with 201 hp, 370 km range and a longer 2,680 mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Honda WR-V RM89,900; Perodua QV-E RM80,000
- Powertrain: Honda WR-V 1,498 cc petrol; Perodua QV-E single electric motor
- Power: Honda WR-V 121 hp; Perodua QV-E 201 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Honda WR-V 11.0 s; Perodua QV-E 7.5 s
- Boot space: Honda WR-V 380 L; Perodua QV-E 320 L
- Wheelbase: Honda WR-V 2,485 mm; Perodua QV-E 2,680 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 89,900 | RM 80,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 121 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 145 Nm | — |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.0 s | 7.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 165 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 52.5 kWh |
| EV range | — | 370 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,060 mm | 4,170 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,576 mm | 1,502 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,485 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Boot space | 380 L✓ | 320 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 6✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 160 |
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.
WR-V
- Bigger 380-litre boot
- Petrol engine with 40-litre tank
- Lower RM120 yearly road tax
- Slower 11.0 s 0-100 km/h time
- Only 4 airbags
- Costs RM9,900 more
QV-E
- Quicker 7.5 s 0-100 km/h time
- 370 km EV range from 52.5 kWh battery
- 6 airbags
- Smaller 320-litre boot
- Higher RM160 yearly road tax
- Charging access matters
WR-V vs QV-E FAQ
Is the Honda WR-V or Perodua QV-E better?
The Perodua QV-E is better on price, power, acceleration, range-rated EV running and airbags. The Honda WR-V makes more sense if you want petrol refuelling, a bigger boot and lower yearly road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua QV-E is RM9,900 cheaper than the Honda WR-V. That gap sits alongside the QV-E’s stronger 201 hp output and faster 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
Which one is more practical?
For cargo, the Honda WR-V wins with 380 litres versus the Perodua QV-E’s 320 litres. For cabin footprint, the QV-E has the longer 2,680 mm wheelbase against the WR-V’s 2,485 mm.