Must-See Guide to Buying a Car in Malaysia: Honda WR-V vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Honda WR-V and Mazda CX-5 when choosing a car.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of the Honda WR-V 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.

The OTR price of the Mazda CX-5 in Malaysia is RM 135,469 - 166,760, with a total of 3 versions, including 2025 2.0L AT 35th Anniversary (RM 316,154), 2025 2.0L AT (RM 296,154), 2025 2.0L MT (RM 294,154), etc.

In terms of price, the starting price of the Honda WR-V is indeed RM 45,569 cheaper than the Mazda CX-5. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand dollars cheaper may involve trade-offs in features, which depends on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

Mazda CX-5 comes with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, the Mazda CX-5's 1.5L Turbo has 35 horsepower more than the Honda WR-V's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

Safety Features

Honda WR-V safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes Honda SENSING.

Mazda CX-5 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes.

Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive within this class. New cars these days have no issues with safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Maintenance and Warranty

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

Mazda CX-5 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Who is it suitable for?

Both Honda WR-V and Mazda CX-5 are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, we recommend test driving both, as personal experience is the most important.

Conclusion

Overall, Honda WR-V and Mazda CX-5 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing research, comparing quotes from several car showrooms, and then test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter; taking time to do research will definitely not go wrong.