Verdict
At RM94,900, the Honda WR-V is RM5,100 cheaper and makes far more sense as a family car: it seats five, has a 380-litre boot and measures 4,060 mm long. Its 1.5-litre petrol engine makes 119 hp and reaches 160 km/h. The RM100,000 Wuling Porta EV is a different tool: a two-seat commercial vehicle, 950 mm longer, with a 41.9-kWh battery, 300 km range and 180 Nm rear-drive motor. Pick it for zero-tailpipe-emission work use, not as a like-for-like SUV substitute.
Pick the Honda WR-V if you need five seats, a 380-litre boot and SUV-sized daily usability for RM5,100 less.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if a two-seat commercial vehicle with 300 km EV range, 180 Nm and RM50 annual road tax suits your work.
Key differences
- Price: Honda WR-V RM94,900; Wuling Porta EV RM100,000.
- Powertrain: WR-V 1.5L petrol, 119 hp/145 Nm; Porta EV single motor, 100 hp/180 Nm.
- Seating: WR-V five seats; Porta EV two seats.
- Length: WR-V 4,060 mm; Porta EV 5,010 mm.
- Road tax: WR-V RM120 per year; Porta EV RM50 per year.
- Top speed: WR-V 160 km/h; Porta EV 115 km/h.
WR-V
- Five seats and a 380-litre boot.
- 119 hp and 160 km/h top speed.
- CMBS, adaptive cruise control and LaneWatch camera.
- Uses petrol at a rated 6.0 L/100 km, while the Porta EV has a 300 km electric range.
- Halogen headlamps versus the Porta EV's LED units.
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM50.
Porta EV
- 41.9-kWh battery with 300 km range.
- 180 Nm rear-drive electric motor.
- LED headlamps and RM50 annual road tax.
- Only two seats, against the WR-V's five.
- At 5,010 mm long and 1,975 mm tall, it is much larger than the 4,060 mm-long WR-V.
- No listed autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM94,900✓ | RM100,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | — |
| Torque | 145 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 100 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 | 1,975 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,485 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,105 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 195/70R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 195/70R15 |
| Spare Tyre | 16" Steel Spare | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | — |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | — |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Electric Power Steering | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Dual Front and Side Airbags | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| ISOFIX | ISOFIX i-Size | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with CMBS | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and Rear | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | — |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| 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 | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, Multi-angle with LaneWatch | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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.
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WR-V vs Porta EV FAQ
Is the Honda WR-V or Wuling Porta EV better?
The WR-V is better for private and family use because it has five seats, a 380-litre boot and SUV proportions. The Porta EV is better for commercial EV use if its two-seat layout and 300 km range fit the job.
What is the price difference?
The Wuling Porta EV costs RM5,100 more than the Honda WR-V.
Which has lower running tax and stronger torque?
The Porta EV has lower annual road tax at RM50 versus RM120, and its motor produces 180 Nm against the WR-V's 145 Nm. The WR-V has more power, at 119 hp versus 100 hp.