Verdict
For a Malaysian family buyer, the Perodua Traz is the stronger practical buy: its 2,620 mm wheelbase, 471-litre boot and rear air-con vents address passengers and luggage better than the Honda WR-V’s 2,485 mm and 380 litres. It also gets six airbags, 17-inch wheels and LED projector headlamps. The WR-V counters with 121 hp and 145 Nm, 16 hp and 7 Nm ahead, plus a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. At RM89,900 against RM76,100, its RM13,800 premium is difficult to justify if space and equipment matter most.
Pick the Honda WR-V if you want the stronger 121 hp/145 Nm petrol engine and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Perodua Traz if you want more rear-seat and luggage room, six airbags and more cabin equipment for RM13,800 less.
Key differences
- Price: Honda WR-V RM89,900; Perodua Traz RM76,100.
- Output: Honda WR-V 121 hp and 145 Nm; Perodua Traz 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Wheelbase: Honda WR-V 2,485 mm; Perodua Traz 2,620 mm.
- Boot space: Honda WR-V 380 litres; Perodua Traz 471 litres.
- Airbags: Honda WR-V four; Perodua Traz six including front and rear curtain airbags.
- Warranty mileage: Honda WR-V unlimited; Perodua Traz 150,000 km over five years.
WR-V
- 121 hp and 145 Nm beat the Traz by 16 hp and 7 Nm.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- Rated fuel economy of 6.0 L/100 km and 0-100 km/h in 11.0 seconds.
- RM13,800 costlier than the Traz.
- Smaller 380-litre boot versus 471 litres.
- Four airbags, no rear air-con vents and no 60:40 split-folding rear seat.
Traz
- Longer 2,620 mm wheelbase and larger 471-litre boot.
- Six airbags, including front and rear curtain airbags.
- LED projector headlamps, 17-inch wheels, rear air-con vents and a 9.0-inch touchscreen with six speakers.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the WR-V’s 121 hp and 145 Nm.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 150,000 km, where the WR-V has unlimited mileage.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM89,900 | RM76,100✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 121 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.0 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 6.0 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,060 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,576 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,485 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,108 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 471 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | 16" Space Saver | Full Size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Dual-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Dual-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 2 Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smart Link, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five 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 WR-V & Traz for sale
WR-V vs Traz FAQ
Is the Honda WR-V or Perodua Traz better?
The Perodua Traz is the better family-focused choice because it is cheaper, has a 471-litre boot, 2,620 mm wheelbase and six airbags. Choose the Honda WR-V for its 121 hp engine and unlimited-mileage warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Honda WR-V costs RM89,900 and the Perodua Traz costs RM76,100, so the WR-V is RM13,800 more expensive.
Which has the more useful cabin?
The Perodua Traz has the more useful cabin. It has a 135 mm longer wheelbase, 91 litres more boot space, rear air-con vents, a 60:40 split-folding rear seat and four USB ports.
