Honda WR-V V vs RS
Verdict
The Honda WR-V V is the sharper buy if you read this as a same-car, same-power comparison: RM99,900 plays RM107,900, and both use a 1,498 cc petrol engine with 121 hp, 145 Nm, CVT and front-wheel drive. The RS’ clearest listed gain is safety, with six airbags instead of four. But it gives away nothing in economy at 6.0 L/100 km, space at 380 litres or road tax at RM120 a year. Oddly, the V is also 0.2 seconds quicker to 100 km/h on paper.
Pick the Honda WR-V V if you want the same engine, gearbox, economy, boot space and dimensions for RM8,000 less.
Pick the Honda WR-V RS if the move from four airbags to six matters more to you than the extra RM8,000.
Key differences
- Price: Honda WR-V V RM99,900; Honda WR-V RS RM107,900
- Airbags: Honda WR-V V 4; Honda WR-V RS 6
- 0–100 km/h: Honda WR-V V 11.1 s; Honda WR-V RS 11.3 s
- Power and torque: Honda WR-V V 121 hp/145 Nm; Honda WR-V RS 121 hp/145 Nm
- Fuel economy and tank: Honda WR-V V 6.0 L/100 km/40 L; Honda WR-V RS 6.0 L/100 km/40 L
- Boot space: Honda WR-V V 380 L; Honda WR-V RS 380 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 99,900✓ | RM 107,900 |
| 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 | 11.1 s✓ | 11.3 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 | 6✓ |
| 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.
V
- RM8,000 cheaper than the RS
- Same 121 hp and 145 Nm output
- Same 380 L boot space
- Four airbags, not six
- No listed economy or space advantage over the RS
- Still the same RM120 yearly road tax
RS
- Six airbags instead of four
- Same 6.0 L/100 km fuel economy
- Same 5-year warranty
- RM8,000 dearer than the V
- No extra power or torque
- Slightly slower 0–100 km/h time on paper
V vs RS FAQ
Is the Honda WR-V V or Honda WR-V RS better?
The Honda WR-V V is better value on the listed numbers. It has the same 121 hp engine, CVT, fuel economy and 380 L boot. Choose the RS only if six airbags instead of four is worth the added spend.
What is the price difference?
The Honda WR-V RS costs RM8,000 more. The Honda WR-V V is RM99,900, while the Honda WR-V RS is RM107,900.
Do the Honda WR-V V and Honda WR-V RS drive differently on paper?
Mechanically, no. Both have a 1,498 cc petrol engine, 121 hp, 145 Nm, CVT and front-wheel drive. The V is listed at 11.1 seconds to 100 km/h, while the RS is 11.3 seconds.