Verdict
At RM94,900, the Honda WR-V costs RM4,900 less than the RM99,800 Wuling Porta EV and is the clear passenger-car choice: it has five seats, a 380-litre boot and a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating with CMBS, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. The Porta EV is a two-seat commercial vehicle, but its 6.5 m3 cargo bay, 1,165 kg payload and 300 km claimed range suit delivery work far better. Its 41.9 kWh battery also brings road tax down to RM50, versus RM120 for the Honda.
Pick the Honda WR-V if you need five seats, 380 litres of boot space and a substantially broader active-safety suite for daily family use.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if your priority is carrying up to 1,165 kg in a 6.5 m3 cargo bay on a claimed 300 km electric range.
Key differences
- Price: Honda WR-V RM94,900; Wuling Porta EV RM99,800.
- Seating: Honda WR-V five seats; Wuling Porta EV two seats.
- Powertrain: Honda WR-V 119 hp/145 Nm 1.5-litre petrol; Wuling Porta EV 101 hp/180 Nm electric motor with a 41.9 kWh battery.
- Size: Honda WR-V 4,060 mm long with a 2,485 mm wheelbase; Wuling Porta EV 5,010 mm long with a 3,050 mm wheelbase.
- Cargo capacity: Honda WR-V 380-litre boot; Wuling Porta EV 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 1,165 kg payload.
- Road tax: Honda WR-V RM120 a year; Wuling Porta EV RM50 a year.
WR-V
- Five seats and a 380-litre boot.
- Five-star ASEAN NCAP rating, four airbags and Honda SENSING.
- RM4,900 lower purchase price.
- RM120 annual road tax versus the Porta EV's RM50.
- Halogen headlamps and no front or rear foglamps, versus LED headlamps and both foglamps on the Porta EV.
- Cannot match the Porta EV's 6.5 m3 cargo bay or 1,165 kg payload.
Porta EV
- 6.5 m3 cargo bay, 1,165 kg payload and dual 777 mm sliding doors.
- 41.9 kWh battery with a claimed 300 km range.
- Lower RM50 annual road tax, plus LED headlamps and front and rear foglamps.
- Two seats versus the WR-V's five.
- Two airbags and no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, where the WR-V has four airbags, CMBS and steering correction.
- 115 km/h top speed versus the WR-V's 160 km/h.
What the WR-V has over the Porta EV
What the Porta EV has over the WR-V
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Porta EV's wheelbase is 565 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM94,900✓ | RM99,800 |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM50✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM970/mo✓ | RM1,020/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,747✓ | RM2,843 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM2,388 | RM1,241✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM11.94 | RM6.21✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM26,275 | RM20,668✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm | — |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 101 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | Single-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.0 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 6.0 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h✓ | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,060 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,608 mm | 1,960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,485 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,105 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 195/70R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 195/70R15C |
| Spare Tyre | 16" Steel Spare | Full Size |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 22 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 14 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Springs (5-leaf) |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Electric Power Steering | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Cargo 6.5 m3 (2,830 x 1,680 x 1,365 mm); payload 1,165 kg; GVW 2,730 kg; front disc / rear drum brakes |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Dual Front and Side Airbags) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | ISOFIX i-Size | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with CMBS | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Driver and Front Passenger | — |
| Safety Notes | Honda SENSING: FCW, CMBS, LKAS, LDW, RDM, ACC, Auto High Beam, LCDN; Honda LaneWatch; Emergency Stop Signal; Rear Seat Reminder | Brake assist, traction control, VDC/VSC, low-speed pedestrian alarm; 83% ultra-high-strength steel cage-type body |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | Halogen |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | 2 Fabric Seats, 4-way Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | None | — |
| Sunroof | None | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Rear, 2 USB | USB Port |
| Cup Holders | — | Yes |
| Audio | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Remote Engine Start, Push Button Start | Keyed Ignition |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Remote Central Locking (Integrated Key) |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Manual Barn Doors, 270-degree Opening |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, Multi-angle with LaneWatch | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Conventional | Dual Sliding Side Doors (777 mm) |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Remote Engine Start, Walk-away Auto Lock, Rear Wiper, Urethane Steering Wheel, Fabric Centre Armrest | Rotary gear selector; dual sliding side doors (777 mm); 8-inch head unit in English, Chinese and Malay; 7 kW wallbox (RM3,500) free with early-bird bookings, along with a three-pin charger and 3-year/60,000 km scheduled maintenance |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| 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) | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Is the Honda WR-V or Wuling Porta EV better?
The WR-V is better as a five-seat family SUV, with a 380-litre boot, five-star ASEAN NCAP rating and Honda SENSING. The Porta EV is better for commercial loads, providing 6.5 m3 of cargo volume and a 1,165 kg payload.
What is the price difference?
The Wuling Porta EV costs RM4,900 more than the Honda WR-V: RM99,800 against RM94,900. Its annual road tax is RM70 lower, at RM50 versus RM120.
Can the Wuling Porta EV replace the Honda WR-V as a family car?
Not for a typical five-person household. The Porta EV has only two seats and is configured as a commercial vehicle, while the WR-V has five seats, rear ISOFIX i-Size anchors and a 380-litre boot.