Honda WR-V has been in the segment since a long time and will soon be joined by Maruti Vitara Brezza based Toyota Urban Cruiser which will have similar dimensions, platform while differentiating in certain aspects. Here is a detailed comparison between the two.
Honda WR-V vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Dimensions Comparison – Which one is bigger?
Honda WR-V is 3.9 m long, 1.7 m wide and 1.6 m tall with a wheelbase of 2.55 m and the boot space is best in segment at 363-litres while Toyota Urban Cruiser has length, width, height and wheelbase of 3995 mm, 1790 mm, 1640 mm, 2500 mm respectively.
| Dimensions | Honda WR-V | Toyota Urban Cruiser |
| Length | 3999 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1734 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1601 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2555 mm | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 188 mm | 198 mm |
| Turning Radius | 5.3 m | 5.2 m |
| Boot Space | 363 L | 328 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 48 L |
| Wheel Size | 195/60 R16 | 205 / 60 R16 |
| Kerb Weight (Petrol) Kerb Weight (Diesel) | 1087 – 1106 kg 1205 – 1304 kg | 1110 – 1140 kg – |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | – | 1600 kg |
Dimensions Review
- Honda WR-V is 4 mm longer than Urban Cruiser.
- In terms of width and height, Toyota Urban Cruiser betters the WR-V by 56 mm and 39 mm respectively.
- Wheelbase of Honda WR-V is 55 mm more than Toyota Urban Cruiser.
- Ground clearance of Toyota Urban Cruiser is 10 mm more than WRV’s 188 mm.
- Toyota Urban Cruiser has a shorter turning circle of 5.2 m.
- Fuel tank of Urban Cruiser is 8 L bigger while the boot space of 35-litres smaller than Honda compact SUV.
- Tyre specs as well as kerb weight of Urban Cruiser is more than that of WR-V.
Honda WR-V vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Engine Options Comparison
Honda WR-V has one petrol and one Diesel engine on offer while Urban Cruiser is powered by SHVS petrol unit and will not be available with Diesel engine.
| Honda WR-V | Toyota Urban Cruiser | |
| Petrol | 1.2 L | 1.5 L |
| Diesel | 1.5 L | – |
Honda WR-V 1.2 vs Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 Petrol – Which Engine is more Powerful / Fuel Efficient?
Honda WR-V has a I-VTEC 1199 cc 4 cylinder engine which churns out 89 BHP and 110 NM of torque and claimed fuel economy is 16.5 kmpl. Toyota Urban Cruiser has got a 1462 cc mild hybrid unit with mileage rating between 18.76 kmpl and 20 kmpl.
| Specifications | Honda WR-V | Toyota Urban Cruiser |
| Engine | 1.2-litre SOHC i-VTEC | 1.5 L K15B |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1462 cc |
| No. Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM | 103 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 NM @ 4800 RPM | 138 NM @ 4400 RPM |
| Transmission | 16.5 kmpl | 20.5 kmpl / 18.76 kmpl |
| Fuel Efficiency | 5 Speed Manual | 5 Speed MT / 4 Speed AT |
| Mild Hybrid Technology | – | Yes |
| Top Speed | 180 kmph | 180 kmph |
| 0-100 kmph | 15.31 seconds | 11.34 seconds |
Petrol Engine review
- Toyota Urban Cruiser gets a bigger engine with more capacity.
- Also it has 14 BHP and 28 NM more torque than the WR-V.
- Toyota Urban Cruiser petrol manual variant is 4 kmpl more fuel efficient than the corresponding WR-V trim.
- Also Toyota Urban Cruiser has more transmission choices and does 0-100 kmph pretty quicker as well.
Honda WR-V vs Toyota Urban Cruiser – Which is better in terms of features?
| Features | Honda WR-V | Toyota Urban Cruiser |
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Tail Lamps | LED | LED |
| Tyre Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Interior Theme | Single Tone | Dual Tone |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| Steering Wheel | Leather | Leather |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch | 7-inch |
| Instrument Cluster | Analog | Analog |
| Air Conditioner | Automatic | Automatic |
| Push Button Start with Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Sunroof | Yes | `- |
| Footwell Lighting | – | Yes |
| Outside door handles | Chrome | Body Coloured |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Armrest | Front | Front & Rear |
| Steering wheel adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
| Roof Antenna | Shark Finn | Micro |
| Rear Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| ORVMs Adjustment | Power Foldable | Auto Foldable |
| Sunglass Holder | – | Yes |
| Adjustable Headrest | Front | Front & Rear |
| Split Rear Seat | – | 60:40 |
| No. Of Speakers | 6 | 6 |
- Toyota Urban Cruiser has the same set of features as of Maruti Vitara Brezza.
- Similar features are LED tail lamps, front adjustable headrests, 6 speakers, push button start with keyless entry among others.
- Honda WR-V offers electric sunroof, reach adjustment for steering, chrome outside door handles.
- While Honda WR-V offers single tone black seat upholstery, Toyota Urban Cruiser will have dual tone interior theme.
- It will also have footwell illumination, rear armrest, auto foldable wing mirrors and 60:40 split rear seat functionality.
Honda WR-V vs Toyota Urban Cruiser – Which has more safety features on offer?
| Safety Features | Honda WR-V | Toyota Urban Cruiser |
| No. of Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear |
| Park Assist | Reverse Parking Camera | Reverse Parking Camera |
| Hill Start Assist | – | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | – | Yes |
| Auto Dimming IRVM | – | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | – | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustable seat belts | – | Yes (Front) |
- Toyota Urban Cruiser AT variants offers hill start, ESP which Honda WR-V doesn’t have on offer.
- Both the SUVs top variants offers 2 airbags, rear parking sensors with camera.
- Also Urban Cruiser offers rain sensing automatic wipers and height adjustable front seatbelts.
Honda WR-V vs Toyota Urban Cruiser – Which has better build quality?
Toyota Urban Cruiser will share the underpinning with Vitara Brezza with which the SUV has scored 4 stars in NCAP while ACE body structure forms the base of the Honda WR-V.
| Honda WR-V | Toyota Urban Cruiser | |
| Platform | ACE Body Structure | TECT Body |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Global NCAP | – | 4 stars |
Honda WR-V vs Toyota Urban Cruiser – Which offers better warranty package?
Toyota Urban Cruiser has warranty of 3 years and 1 lakh kilometres while WR-V has a package of 3 years and unlimited kms. It can be extended upto 5 years by paying a certain cost.
| Honda WR-V | Toyota Urban Cruiser | |
| Warranty | 3 years / unlimited kms | 3 years / 1,00,000 kms |
Honda WR-V vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Price – Which is more affordable?
Honda WR-V is priced between Rs. 8.5 Lakhs and Rs. 11 Lakhs while the Toyota Urban Cruiser gets a starting price of Rs. 9.18 Lakhs with top end automatic trim costing Rs. 11.23 Lakhs (Ex Showroom).
| Honda WR-V | Toyota Urban Cruiser | |
| Price (Ex Showroom) | 8.5 Lakhs – 11 Lakhs | 9.18 Lakhs – 11.23 Lakhs |
Why Honda WR-V is better than Toyota Urban Cruiser?
- Competitive Pricing – Honda WR-V is priced much more competitively than the Urban Cruiser even with the Diesel engine variants on offer, it undercuts the base model of Toyota SUV by nearly Rs. 70,000 and top end trim by Rs. 23,000.
- Diesel engine – Honda WR-V has a BS 6 Diesel engine on offer while the Toyota SUV won’t be offered with a diesel motor and will remain a petrol-only vehicle like the Maruti Vitara Brezza.
- Premium Interiors – Since Toyota Urban Cruiser shares everything with the Vitara Brezza, the interior fit and finish quality remains the same although it has now dual tone theme and the WR-V hasten notch interior quality.
Why Toyota Urban Cruiser is a better buy over Honda WR-V?
- Highly Fuel Efficient – Toyota Urban Cruiser petrol engine boasts mild hybrid technology which assists in delivering better fuel efficiency and has more torque reserve as well. In the case of manual variants mileage comparison, Urban Cruiser betters the WR-V by 4 kmpl.
- More safety tech – Toyota Urban Cruiser has HLA, ESP, auto dimming inside rear view and height adjustable front seat belts, all these equipments being missing out in the Honda WR-V.
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