Ativa or WR-V? A comparison helps you save time on research

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa and Honda WR-V when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

Perodua Ativa's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 62,500 - 73,400, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.0L Turbo X (RM 62,500), 1.0L Turbo H (RM 67,300), 1.0L Turbo AV (RM 73,400), etc.

Honda WR-V's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 89,900 - 107,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2023 1.5L V (RM 99,900), 2023 1.5L E (RM 95,900), 2023 1.5L S (RM 89,900), etc.

Looking at the price, Perodua Ativa's starting price is indeed RM 27,400 cheaper than Honda WR-V. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But you should also note that the few thousand dollars saved might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Perodua Ativa is powered by a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

Honda WR-V is powered by a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

Both cars use the same powertrain, and the driving experience is basically the same in daily use. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to worry too much about this point.

Safety Features

Perodua Ativa's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ASA 3.0 + ACC + LDA + LKA + BSM + RCTA.

Honda WR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING.

Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive for this class. New cars these days are not lacking in safety, no need to worry too much about this point.

Space and Comfort

Perodua Ativa body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Honda WR-V body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost identical, and the interior space is not much different. Cars in this class are more than enough for daily use.

Maintenance and Service

Perodua Ativa warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Honda WR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Summary

Overall, Perodua Ativa and Honda WR-V are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never be wrong.