Verdict
Just RM100 separates these two, but they serve sharply different jobs. The Toyota Yaris Cross is the five-seat SUV choice, with 471 litres of boot space, six airbags, adaptive cruise control and a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Wuling Porta EV is a two-seat commercial EV: its 41.9-kWh battery is rated for 300 km, its single motor makes 180 Nm, and annual road tax is RM50 versus RM120. Its 5,010-mm length and 3,050-mm wheelbase also make it a much larger work vehicle, not a like-for-like family crossover.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you need five seats, 471 litres of luggage room and substantially fuller safety and convenience equipment.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if a two-seat commercial vehicle with 300 km of EV range, 180 Nm and lower RM50 annual road tax suits your work.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900; Wuling Porta EV RM100,000.
- Powertrain: Toyota 1,496-cc petrol engine makes 105 hp and 138 Nm; Wuling has one electric motor with 100 hp and 180 Nm.
- Range/energy: Toyota has a 42-litre petrol tank; Wuling has a 41.9-kWh battery rated for 300 km.
- Capacity: Toyota has 5 seats and 471 litres of boot space; Wuling has 2 seats and no boot-space figure stated.
- Size: Toyota is 4,310 mm long with a 2,620-mm wheelbase; Wuling is 5,010 mm long with a 3,050-mm wheelbase.
- Safety: Toyota has 6 airbags; Wuling has 2 airbags.
Yaris Cross
- Five seats and 471 litres of boot space.
- Six airbags, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist.
- Adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and wireless smartphone connectivity.
- Higher annual road tax: RM120 versus RM50.
- Lower torque: 138 Nm versus the Wuling motor's 180 Nm.
Porta EV
- 41.9-kWh battery with 300 km rated range.
- 180 Nm electric-motor torque and rear-wheel drive.
- Lower RM50 annual road tax and longer EV battery-cell cover of six years/300,000 km.
- Only two seats versus the Toyota's five.
- Two airbags versus six, and no listed blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist.
- 100 hp versus the Toyota's 105 hp.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,900✓ | RM100,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 105 hp | — |
| Torque | 138 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 72.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | — |
| 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 | — | Single-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,975 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,150 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 42 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 471 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/70R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/70R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Steel 195/65R16 Tyre | — |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes R61 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | — |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | — |
| Front Wheels | 18" 2-tone Alloy | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 2-tone Alloy | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat | — |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 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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Yaris Cross vs Porta EV FAQ
Is the Toyota Yaris Cross or Wuling Porta EV better?
The Yaris Cross is better for private and family use because it has five seats, 471 litres of boot space and six airbags. The Porta EV is better only when its two-seat commercial layout and 300 km EV range match the intended job.
What is the price difference?
The Wuling Porta EV costs RM100 more than the Toyota Yaris Cross: RM100,000 against RM99,900.
Which has the better warranty cover?
Both have a five-year manufacturer warranty. The Porta EV adds six years/300,000 km for battery cells, plus five years/200,000 km for the drive motor, EV battery and battery-management system.