Verdict
The Honda WR-V costs RM94,900 and the Seres 3 RM95,000, leaving just RM100 between a petrol B-SUV and an EV. The Seres brings a 161 hp, 300 Nm motor, 53.6 kWh battery and 340 km range, plus a 525-litre boot. Honda counters with CMBS autonomous braking, steering lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control, where the Seres has passive cruise control and no stated autonomous braking. Pick the Seres if you can charge regularly; pick the WR-V for its active-safety kit and unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Honda WR-V if CMBS, steering lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and an unlimited-mileage five-year warranty matter more than EV range and boot space.
Pick the Seres 3 if you want 161 hp, 300 Nm, a 340 km EV range and a much larger 525-litre boot for only RM100 more.
Key differences
- Power and torque: Honda WR-V 119 hp and 145 Nm; Seres 3 161 hp and 300 Nm.
- Boot space: Honda WR-V 380 litres; Seres 3 525 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: Honda WR-V 4,060 mm and 2,485 mm; Seres 3 4,385 mm and 2,655 mm.
- Airbags: Honda WR-V four; Seres 3 six.
- Driver assistance: Honda WR-V has CMBS, steering lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control; Seres 3 has no stated autonomous braking or lane keeping and…
- Warranty mileage: Honda WR-V five years unlimited mileage; Seres 3 five years or 160,000 km.
WR-V
- CMBS autonomous braking, steering lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control.
- Five-star ASEAN NCAP rating and unlimited-mileage five-year warranty.
- Lighter 1,105 kg kerb weight and 6.0 L/100 km rated economy.
- Smaller 380-litre boot versus the Seres 3's 525 litres.
- Four airbags versus six in the Seres 3.
- No rear air vents or automatic climate control.
3
- 161 hp and 300 Nm from its electric motor, with a 340 km EV range.
- 525-litre boot, 2,655 mm wheelbase and powered front seats.
- Six airbags, LED projector headlamps, rear air vents and 11 kW AC charging.
- No stated autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assist, unlike the WR-V.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 160,000 km, where the WR-V's is unlimited-mileage.
- Passive cruise control instead of the WR-V's adaptive cruise control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM94,900✓ | RM95,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | — | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm | — |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 161 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 53.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio 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 | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,608 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,485 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,105 kg | 1,650 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | 16" Steel Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Chao Yang SU318a H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | — | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Electric Power Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Dual Front and Side Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags) |
| 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 |
| ISOFIX | ISOFIX i-Size | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with CMBS | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and Rear | Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Remote Engine Start, Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, Multi-angle with LaneWatch | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 160,000 km |
| 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 WR-V & 3 for sale
WR-V vs 3 FAQ
Is the Honda WR-V or Seres 3 better?
The Seres 3 is stronger on power, boot space and EV capability, with 161 hp, 300 Nm and 340 km range. The WR-V is the better safety-assistance choice, with CMBS, lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control.
What is the price difference?
The Seres 3 costs RM100 more than the Honda WR-V. That tiny gap buys the Seres 3's EV powertrain, 525-litre boot and six airbags, but the WR-V retains more active safety assistance.
Which has the better safety equipment?
The Seres 3 has six airbags to the WR-V's four. However, the WR-V adds CMBS autonomous braking, collision warning, steering lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control; these are not stated for the Seres 3.
