Honda WR-V S vs E
Verdict
The WR-V S is the sharper buy on paper: it costs RM89,900 against RM95,900 for the WR-V E, yet both use the same 1.5-litre petrol engine with 121 hp and 145 Nm, CVT, front-wheel drive and identical 11.0-second 0-100 km/h time. Fuel use is also the same at 6.0 L/100 km, with 380 litres of boot space and four airbags apiece. The E is 32 mm taller, but without listed equipment gains, the extra RM6,000 is trim money, not performance or running-cost money.
Pick the Honda WR-V S if you want the same engine, economy, boot space and safety basics for less money.
Pick the Honda WR-V E if you prefer the taller variant and are satisfied after checking the showroom equipment list.
Key differences
- Price: Honda WR-V S RM89,900; Honda WR-V E RM95,900
- Height: Honda WR-V S 1,576 mm; Honda WR-V E 1,608 mm
- Power and torque: Honda WR-V S 121 hp/145 Nm; Honda WR-V E 121 hp/145 Nm
- Acceleration: Honda WR-V S 0-100 km/h in 11.0 s; Honda WR-V E 0-100 km/h in 11.0 s
- Fuel economy: Honda WR-V S 6.0 L/100 km; Honda WR-V E 6.0 L/100 km
- Boot space: Honda WR-V S 380 L; Honda WR-V E 380 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 89,900✓ | RM 95,900 |
| 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 | 11.0 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 | 1,576 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.
S
- Lower purchase price
- Same 121 hp and 145 Nm as the E
- Same 6.0 L/100 km fuel economy
- Shorter body height at 1,576 mm
- No mechanical advantage over the E
- Same four-airbag count
E
- Taller 1,608 mm body
- Same 11.0-second 0-100 km/h time as the S
- Same 380-litre boot
- Costs RM6,000 more
- No listed gain in power, torque or fuel economy
- Same four-airbag count
S vs E FAQ
Is the Honda WR-V S or Honda WR-V E better?
The Honda WR-V S is better on paper because it matches the E for engine output, performance, economy, boot space and airbags while costing less.
What is the price difference?
The Honda WR-V E costs RM6,000 more than the Honda WR-V S.
Do the Honda WR-V S and Honda WR-V E drive differently?
Nothing here suggests a driving difference: both have a 1,498 cc petrol engine, 121 hp, 145 Nm, CVT, front-wheel drive, 11.0-second 0-100 km/h time and 160 km/h top speed.