Honda WR-V E vs V
Verdict
The Honda WR-V V asks RM99,900 against the Honda WR-V E’s RM95,900, so the upgrade is a RM4,000 call. On the measurable stuff here, the pair is virtually identical: both use the 1,498 cc petrol engine with 121 hp and 145 Nm, a CVT and front-wheel drive, and both return 6.0 L/100 km. The E is even a tenth quicker to 100 km/h, at 11.0 seconds versus 11.1. Unless the V’s extra cabin trim or kit matters to you, the E is the sharper buy on paper.
Pick the Honda WR-V E if you want the same engine, economy, boot space and safety basics for less money.
Pick the Honda WR-V V if you have checked the equipment list and specifically want the extra trim items not reflected in these mechanical figures.
Key differences
- Price: Honda WR-V E RM95,900; Honda WR-V V RM99,900
- 0-100 km/h: Honda WR-V E 11.0 seconds; Honda WR-V V 11.1 seconds
- Engine output: Honda WR-V E 121 hp and 145 Nm; Honda WR-V V 121 hp and 145 Nm
- Fuel economy: Honda WR-V E 6.0 L/100 km; Honda WR-V V 6.0 L/100 km
- Boot space: Honda WR-V E 380 litres; Honda WR-V V 380 litres
- Airbags: Honda WR-V E 4; Honda WR-V V 4
E
- Lower purchase price
- Same 1,498 cc petrol engine and CVT as the V
- Same 380-litre boot and 6.0 L/100 km fuel economy
- No measurable power, space or safety advantage over the V
- Equipment differences are not shown here, so check the cabin kit carefully
V
- Same 121 hp and 145 Nm as the E
- Same 5-seat cabin and 380-litre boot
- Same auto emergency braking and 5-year warranty
- Costs RM4,000 more than the E
- No listed gain in power, torque, fuel economy or boot space
- Slightly slower 0-100 km/h time at 11.1 seconds versus 11.0
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 95,900✓ | RM 99,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 121 hp | 121 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.0 s✓ | 11.1 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 L/100km | 6.0 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,060 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,608 mm | 1,608 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,485 mm | 2,485 mm |
| Boot space | 380 L | 380 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| 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.
E vs V FAQ
Is the Honda WR-V E or Honda WR-V V better?
The Honda WR-V E is the better buy on the figures here. It matches the V for engine output, fuel economy, boot space, airbags and warranty, while costing less.
What is the price difference?
The Honda WR-V V costs RM4,000 more than the Honda WR-V E, at RM99,900 versus RM95,900.
Do the Honda WR-V E and Honda WR-V V have the same engine?
Yes. Both use a 1,498 cc petrol engine with 121 hp and 145 Nm, paired with a CVT automatic and front-wheel drive.