Honda WR-V vs Seres 3
Verdict
At RM89,900, the Honda WR-V is RM5,100 cheaper than the RM95,000 Seres 3, and it gives you a petrol CVT drivetrain with a stated 6.0 L/100 km and 11.0-second 0-100 km/h. The Seres 3 counters with a 161 hp motor against the Honda’s 121 hp, a 53.6 kWh battery and 340 km EV range. It is also much larger: 4,385 mm long with a 525-litre boot, versus 4,060 mm and 380 litres. Choose lower price and petrol use, or power and space.
Pick the Honda WR-V if you want the cheaper CKD petrol B-SUV with AEB specified and a stated 6.0 L/100 km fuel economy figure.
Pick the Seres 3 if you want EV drive, 161 hp, 340 km range and a much bigger 525-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Honda WR-V RM89,900; Seres 3 RM95,000
- Power: Honda WR-V 121 hp; Seres 3 161 hp
- Boot space: Honda WR-V 380 litres; Seres 3 525 litres
- Wheelbase: Honda WR-V 2,485 mm; Seres 3 2,655 mm
- Airbags: Honda WR-V 4; Seres 3 6
- Length: Honda WR-V 4,060 mm; Seres 3 4,385 mm
WR-V
- RM5,100 cheaper to buy
- AEB is specified
- 6.0 L/100 km fuel economy
- 121 hp trails the Seres 3’s 161 hp
- 380-litre boot trails 525 litres
- 4 airbags versus 6
3
- 161 hp motor output
- 340 km EV range
- 525-litre boot
- RM5,100 higher price
- AEB is not specified
- No 0-100 km/h figure specified
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 89,900✓ | RM 95,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | — |
| Torque | 145 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 73 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 161 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Nickel Manganese Cobalt |
| Battery Capacity | — | 53.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 340 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.0 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 6.0 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,060 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,576 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,485 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,108 kg | 1,650 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R16 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | 16" Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Chao Yang SU318a H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Afghanistan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Drum | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 2 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 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.
WR-V vs 3 FAQ
Is the Honda WR-V or Seres 3 better?
The Seres 3 is better for space and EV output: 161 hp, 340 km range and a 525-litre boot. The Honda WR-V is better if price, petrol use and AEB matter; it costs RM5,100 less.
What is the price difference?
The Honda WR-V is RM89,900 and the Seres 3 is RM95,000, so the Seres 3 costs RM5,100 more.
Which one has more boot space?
The Seres 3 has more boot space: 525 litres versus 380 litres in the Honda WR-V. It is also longer, wider and taller, at 4,385 x 1,850 x 1,650 mm against 4,060 x 1,780 x 1,576 mm.