Verdict
The RM10,000 gap buys the Toyota Yaris Cross a 471-litre boot, 18-inch wheels, curtain airbags, automatic climate control and a 10.1-inch screen with wireless phone integration. It is also 250 mm longer with a 135 mm longer wheelbase. The Honda WR-V counters with a stronger 121 hp/145 Nm 1.5 litre petrol engine against 105 hp/138 Nm, while weighing 42 kg less at 1,108 kg. Choose the Yaris Cross for its markedly fuller cabin and safety equipment; the WR-V is the sharper value call if its 380-litre boot is enough.
Pick the Honda WR-V if you want 121 hp and 145 Nm, Honda Sensing autonomous braking and RM10,000 left in your pocket.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you need its 471-litre boot, curtain airbags, 18-inch wheels and richer convenience equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Honda WR-V RM89,900; Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900.
- Engine output: Honda WR-V 121 hp and 145 Nm; Toyota Yaris Cross 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Size: Honda WR-V is 4,060 mm long with a 2,485 mm wheelbase; Toyota Yaris Cross is 4,310 mm long with a 2,620 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Honda WR-V 380 litres; Toyota Yaris Cross 471 litres.
- Wheels: Honda WR-V 16-inch alloys; Toyota Yaris Cross 18-inch two-tone alloys.
- Cabin media: Honda WR-V has a 7.0-inch screen, wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and two speakers; Toyota Yaris Cross has a 10.
WR-V
- 121 hp and 145 Nm, versus 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- 42 kg lighter at 1,108 kg.
- Honda Sensing autonomous braking is specified.
- 380-litre boot trails the Yaris Cross' 471 litres.
- No front and rear curtain airbags listed, unlike the Yaris Cross.
- Manual air-con and manual front-seat adjustment versus automatic climate control and an eight-way power driver's seat.
Yaris Cross
- 471-litre boot, 91 litres larger than the WR-V's.
- Front and rear curtain airbags, plus a 360-degree camera.
- 10.1-inch wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto screen, adaptive cruise control and powered boot.
- Costs RM10,000 more.
- Its 105 hp and 138 Nm engine gives away 16 hp and 7 Nm to the WR-V.
- At 1,150 kg, it is 42 kg heavier than the WR-V.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM89,900✓ | RM99,900 |
| 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 | 1,150 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 471 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R16 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | 16" Space Saver | Steel 195/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes R61 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" 2-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 on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 2 Speakers | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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 & Yaris Cross for sale
WR-V vs Yaris Cross FAQ
Is the Honda WR-V or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Toyota Yaris Cross is better equipped, with a larger 471-litre boot, curtain airbags, adaptive cruise control and automatic climate control. The Honda WR-V is the better value choice if you prioritise stronger 121 hp output and a lower outlay.
What is the price difference?
The Honda WR-V costs RM89,900 and the Toyota Yaris Cross costs RM99,900, so the Toyota is RM10,000 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Toyota Yaris Cross has the bigger boot at 471 litres, compared with 380 litres in the Honda WR-V. That is a 91-litre advantage for the Toyota.
