Verdict
At RM85,900, the Honda City Hatchback is RM9,000 cheaper than the RM94,900 Honda WR-V, yet both use a 1,498 cc naturally aspirated petrol engine with 119 hp and 145 Nm driving the front wheels through a CVT. The City Hatchback is quicker to 100 km/h at 10.7 seconds and carries six airbags, versus 11.0 seconds and four airbags for the WR-V. The WR-V earns its premium with a 380-litre boot, 17-inch wheels, a 10-inch display with wireless phone connectivity and a multi-angle reverse camera. Choose space and equipment, or save money and gain safety airbags.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you want the RM9,000 saving, six airbags and the slightly quicker 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Honda WR-V if you need its 380-litre boot, 17-inch wheels, 10-inch wireless smartphone display and multi-angle reverse camera.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; Honda WR-V RM94,900
- Acceleration: Honda City Hatchback 0-100 km/h in 10.7 seconds; Honda WR-V in 11.0 seconds
- Boot space: Honda City Hatchback 289 litres; Honda WR-V 380 litres
- Airbags: Honda City Hatchback six; Honda WR-V four
- Wheels and tyres: Honda City Hatchback 15-inch alloys with 185/60R15 tyres; Honda WR-V 17-inch black alloys with 215/55R17 tyres
- Dimensions: Honda City Hatchback 4,350 mm long and 1,488 mm tall; Honda WR-V 4,060 mm long and 1,608 mm tall
City Hatchback
- RM9,000 lower purchase price
- Six airbags instead of four
- Quicker 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 289-litre boot is 91 litres smaller
- No reverse camera
WR-V
- 380-litre boot
- 10-inch Display Audio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Multi-angle reverse camera with LaneWatch
- Four airbags versus six
- Slower 11.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 160 km/h top speed versus 195 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM85,900✓ | RM94,900 |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.7 seconds✓ | 11.0 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.0 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,350 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,608 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,485 mm |
| Weight | 1,149 kg | 1,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres | 380 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | 16" Steel Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 4 (Dual Front and Side Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | ISOFIX i-Size |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, with CMBS |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Rear |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Fabric |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Four Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Remote Engine Start, Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, Multi-angle with LaneWatch |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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) |
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.
Used City Hatchback & WR-V for sale
City Hatchback vs WR-V FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or Honda WR-V better?
The City Hatchback is the better buy for lower cost, six airbags and marginally quicker acceleration. The WR-V is better if you need 91 litres more boot capacity, a reverse camera and its 10-inch wireless smartphone display.
What is the price difference?
The Honda WR-V costs RM9,000 more than the Honda City Hatchback. That gap brings a larger 380-litre boot, 17-inch wheels, a 10-inch display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a multi-angle reverse camera.
Which has the larger boot?
The Honda WR-V has the larger boot at 380 litres, compared with 289 litres in the Honda City Hatchback. That is a 91-litre advantage for the SUV.
