Which Variant of 2020 Honda WR-V Diesel Is Most Value For Money?
Read on to find out which variant of the 2020 Honda WR-V diesel is the most value for money. Here we compare the prices of the 2020 WR-V's diesel variants and the features to tell you which variant is the most Value For Money (#VFM). Then we will compare the engine specs, dimensions and fuel efficiency of the 2020 Honda WR-V with its competitors and other diesel B2-segment SUVs.

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Honda WR-V Diesel?
The pros or advantages of 2020 WR-V facelift are:
- Well loaded with features like alloy wheels, touchscreen infotainment, steering-mounted controls, etc. even for the base SV variant
- Fairly long list of features like cruise control, sunroof, keyless entry and go, LED projector headlamps, etc.
- The diesel engine has acceptable performance and best-in-class fuel efficiency
- Respectable ground clearance of 188mm
- Best-in-class boot space of 363 litres
- It has the option of petrol as well as diesel engine
The Honda 2020 WR-V facelift has the following shortcomings or problems:
- No automatic transmission option
- High price of entry as the base variant costs more than most other sub-4m SUVs base trims
- Design is not SUV-ish enough - it looks more like a crossover
What Is The Price Of 2020 Honda WR-V Diesel?
The 2020 Honda WR-V facelift diesel costs Rs. 9.8 lakh and Rs. 10.9 lakh for the SV and VX variants, respectively. There’s also a diesel engine option, which costs another Rs. 1.2-1.3 lakh.
HONDA WR-V | PRICE LIST EX-SHOWROOM INDIA | JUL 2020 |
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Variants |
Diesel |
SV |
Rs. 9,80,000 |
VX |
Rs. 10,90,000 |
Is The SV Variant Of 2020 Honda WR-V Diesel Worth Buying?
The SV variant is the base option for the 2020 Honda WR-V diesel facelift and it costs Rs. 9.8 lakh (ex-showroom). The notable features of this variant are:
- Standard safety kit (2 airbags, ABS, parking sensors)
- Fog lamps
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Android Auto and Apple Carplay
- Steering-mounted controls
- Height-adjustable driver seat
- Auto AC
- Remote central locking
- LED DRLs
- Power adjustable mirrors
- All power windows
- Tilt and telescopic steering
- Rear parcel tray
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Plastic body cladding
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The SV variant of the WR-V facelift covers all the basic must-have features you might expect at this price point. This variant is worth buying for most WR-V buyers who would not like to stretch their budget further for additional good-to-have features.
HONDA WR-V | SV VARIANT FEATURES Rs. 9,80,000 (Diesel MT) - Ex-Showroom | JULY 2020 |
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Safety |
Entertainment |
Functional |
Style |
Dual Front Airbags |
7-inch Touchscreen w/ In-built Navigation |
Height Adjustable Driver Seat |
LED DRLs |
ABS w/ EBD |
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
Adjustable Front Headrests |
Body Coloured Bumpers, ORVMs & Door Handles |
Rear Parking Sensors (2) |
USB & Bluetooth connectivity |
Fixed Rear Headrests |
Rear Chrome Garnish |
Seatbelt Reminder |
4 Speakers |
Auto AC |
Roof Rails |
High-Speed Alert |
Steering-mounted Audio Controls |
Remote Central Locking |
Skid Plates |
Fog Lamps |
Front & Rear Power Windows w/ Driver Side Auto Up/Down |
Silver Inside Door Handles |
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Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock |
Electrically Adjustable ORVMs |
Front Center Panel w/ Piano Black Finish |
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Rear Camera |
Power Socket |
All-around Cladding |
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Defogger |
Foldable Rear Seat |
R16 Alloy Wheels |
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Day & Night IRVM |
Tilt & Telescopic Steering |
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DPF Indicator (Diesel) |
Driver & Passenger Side Vanity Mirror |
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Fuel Reminder Control System (Diesel) |
Coat Hanger & Rear Parcel Shelf |
Is The VX Variant Of 2020 Honda WR-V Diesel Worth Buying?
The VX variant of the 2020 Honda WR-V facelift diesel costs Rs. 10.7 lakh, which is Rs. 1.2 lakh more than the SV diesel variant. The notable extra features of the VX variant are:
- Power folding mirrors
- Cruise control
- Electric sunroof
- LED projector headlamps and fog lamps
- Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
- Rear washer and wiper
- Front armrest
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The upgrade to the VX variant is worth the additional cost. However, this variant doesn’t add enough must-have features to easily earn our recommendation. Nevertheless, the WR-V’s VX diesel variant is a good value and worth upgrading if you want your car to have some nice-to-have features.
HONDA WR-V VX | FEATURES OVER SV VARIANT Rs. 10,90,000 (Diesel MT) - Ex-Showroom | JULY 2020 |
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Safety & Entertainment |
Functional |
Style |
LED Projector Headlamps |
Seat Back Pocket |
Sunroof |
LED Fog Lamps |
Push-button Start/Stop w/ Smart Key |
LED Rear Combination Lamp |
Rear Wiper & Washer |
Cruise Control |
Turn Indicator on ORVMs |
Double Horn |
Electrically Foldable ORVM |
Chrome Door Handles |
Front Tweeters |
Front Center Armrest w/ Storage |
Shark Fin Antenna |
USB & Power Outlet in Armrest |
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel |
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Front Map Lamp |
Silver Finish Dashboard & Door Ornament |
Which Variant Of The 2020 Honda WR-V Diesel Offers The Most Value For Money?
The WR-V facelift’s SV diesel variant will suit most buyers as it’s fairly well equipped and has most of the must-have features. It’s also under Rs. 10.0 lakh, which means lower taxes in most states. However, if you want some more good-to-have features, then the VX variant is also worth the extra asking price (based on ex-showroom cost). The VX variant is a better value for money considering the cost of its additional features over SV.
HONDA WR-V DIESEL MANUAL | RECOMMENDATION EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI |
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Variant |
Price |
Recommendation |
SV |
Rs. 9,80,000 |
Worth buying for budget buyers |
VX |
Rs. 10,90,000 |
Most VFM variant. Worth upgrading over SV if you want all the bells and whistles WR-V has to offer |
What Are The Engine Specifications Of The 2020 Honda WR-V Diesel?
The Honda WR-V facelift retains its 1.5-litre diesel engine and it still makes the same 100PS of power and 200Nm of torque. Its power and torque output are acceptable. WR-V diesel’s fuel efficiency rating of 23.7kmpl is the best-in-class.
B2-SEGMENT SUVs DIESEL ENGINE SPECS |
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WR-V |
Nexon |
EcoSport |
XUV300 |
Venue |
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Displacement |
1.5L |
1.5L |
1.5L |
1.5L |
1.5L |
Cylinder |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Cubic Capacity |
1498cc |
1497cc |
1498cc |
1497cc |
1493cc |
Maximum Power |
100PS @ 3600rpm |
110PS @ 4000rpm |
100PS @ 3750rpm |
116PS @ 3750rpm |
100PS @ 4000rpm |
Peak Torque |
200Nm @ 1750rpm |
260Nm @ 1500 - 2750rpm |
215Nm @ 1750 - 2500rpm |
300Nm @ 1500 - 2500rpm |
240Nm @ 1500 - 2750rpm |
Manual Transmission |
6-speed |
6-speed |
5-speed |
6-speed |
6-speed |
Manual Claimed FE |
23.7kmpl |
22.44kmpl |
21.7kmpl |
20.1kmpl |
22.7kmpl |
Automatic Transmission |
-- |
6-speed AMT |
-- |
6-speed AMT |
-- |
Automatic Claimed FE |
-- |
22.44kmpl |
-- |
19.7kmpl |
-- |
What Are The Dimensions Of The 2020 Honda WR-V?
The 2020 WR-V facelift measures 3999mm long, 1734mm wide and 1601mm tall. The WR-V facelift has the biggest boot and wheelbase in the segment at 363 litres and 2555mm, respectively. Its ground clearance measures 188mm, which is better than the XUV300’s 180mm clearance.
B2-SEGMENT SUV DIMENSION COMPARISON |
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WR-V |
Nexon |
EcoSport |
XUV300 |
Venue |
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Length |
3999mm |
3993mm |
3998mm |
3995mm |
3995mm |
Width |
1734mm |
1811mm |
1765mm |
1821mm |
1770mm |
Height |
1601mm |
1606mm |
1647mm |
1627mm |
1605mm |
Wheelbase |
2555mm |
2498mm |
2519mm |
2600mm |
2500mm |
Boot Space |
363-lt |
350-lt |
352-lt |
257-lt |
350-lt |
Ground Clearance |
188mm |
209mm |
200mm |
180mm |
190mm |
Fuel Tank |
40-lt |
44-lt |
52-lt |
42-lt |
45-lt |
Tyre Size (Base) |
195/60 R16 |
195/60 R16 |
195/65 R15 |
205/65 R16 |
195/65 R15 |
Tyre Size (Top) |
195/60 R16 |
215/60 R16 |
215/60 R16 |
215/55 R17 |
215/60 R16 |
What Are The Colour Options Of The 2020 Honda WR-V?
The 2020 WR-V is available in the following 6 colour options:
- Red
- Copper brown
- Dark brown
- Grey
- Silver
- White
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Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.
CLASSIFICATION OF CARS |
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SEGMENT |
SUB-SEGMENT |
LENGTH |
EXAMPLE |
A Segment |
A |
< 3699mm |
Alto, Kwid (exception), Santro, Celerio |
B Segment |
B1 |
3700-3850mm |
Ignis, GO, Nios, Swift, Tiago, Kwid |
B2 |
3850-3999mm |
Altroz, Baleno, Dzire, Amaze, Nexon, Brezza |
|
C Segment |
C |
4000-4499mm |
Ciaz, City, Rapid, Creta, Seltos, Compass, T-Roc, Ertiga |
D Segment |
D |
4500-4750mm |
Octavia, XUV500, Elantra, Civic, Harrier, Hector, Innova, Kodiaq, CR-V |
D+ Segment |
D+ |
4750+mm |
Fortuner, Superb, Endeavour, Camry, Carnival |
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