2024 Honda Brio vs Toyota Wigo Comparison: Spec Sheet Battle

The subcompact hatchback segment in the Philippines is a tightly contested market. This is despite the fact that these cars are significantly smaller than seven-seater MPVs, and SUVs. Why? It’s because these cars are small and easily maneuverable, especially in Metro Manila. Subcompact hatchbacks also cost less to acquire and are easier to maintain. And while these vehicles are indeed diminutive, they are by no means less practical. They even consume less fuel but can still fit up to five people.

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As such, major car brands have continued to update their own subcompact hatchbacks. In 2023, there are two models in this segment that received massive changes: the facelifted Honda Brio and the next-generation Toyota Wigo.

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So which of the two has the better specs? To find out, let’s compare the Brio RS Black Top 1.2 CVT against the Wigo G 1.0 CVT.

In terms of size, the Brio RS Black Top has a length of 3,811mm, a width of 1,682mm, and a height of 1,487mm. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,405mm.

The 2024 Honda Brio RS Black Top

Meanwhile, the Wigo G measures 3,760mm in length, is 1,665mm wide, and 1,515mm in height. Its wheelbase is 2,525mm long.

2024 Toyota Wigo G

To sum it up, the Honda model is larger than the Toyota. The Wigo however, is a bit taller, with a slightly longer wheelbase. This might mean that the Brio has more elbow room than the Wigo, but note that the latter’s longer wheelbase could also mean that it has more legroom.

For exterior equipment, both use LED headlamps and LED fog lamps. Both also get power folding side mirrors, and roof spoilers. The antenna on the Brio is a micro type, while the one on the Wigo is a more conventional pole type. The Brio RS Black Top then gets 15-inch wheels and LED taillights, while the Wigo G gets a set of 14-inch wheels and halogen taillights.

Brio RS Black Top from the rear

While their exterior equipment is up to par with each other, the Brio RS Black Top does come with more styling bits. Namely, it gets a two-tone look thanks to its black roof, and plenty of black-colored RS design parts.

Wigo G from the rear

The Toyota Wigo does get its own unique look that sets it apart from its competitors like the Brio, but the brand is yet to give it a new set of genuine accessories.

A peek inside the Honda Brio RS Black Top

Both cars can fit a total of five occupants inside. For their drivers, they also have roughly the same amount of features. Namely, both get an analog gauge cluster, a digital trip meter, three cupholders, four bottle holders, and automatic up/down driver-side windows.

Wigo G's front cabin

Both cars also get tilt-adjustable steering columns but only the Wigo G has a push-to-start button. The Honda model’s cockpit, however, gets a bit more colorful thanks to its red accents.

Other interior features found on both the Wigo G and Brio RS Black Top include fabric seats, a manually adjustable driver’s seat, and a  multi-function steering wheel. Both also cool their occupants using manual air-conditioners with digital controls.

Under the hood of the Honda Brio RS Black Top is a 1.2-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that can generate up to 89 horsepower and 110 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The Honda Brio's 1.2-liter inline-4 gasoline engine

The Toyota Wigo G meanwhile, gets a 1.0-liter inline-3 gasoline engine which can generate up to 66 horsepower and 89 Nm of torque. It also uses a CVT which sends power to its front wheels.

Where making power is concerned, the Honda model trumps the Toyota. It makes 23 more horsepower and 21 Nm more torque. This though, is unsurprising since the Brio gets one more cylinder than the Wigo. It also has a larger displacement.

The Toyota Wigo G's 1.0-liter inline-3 gasoline engine

For their other mechanical bits, they’re pretty much the same. Both get front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, and hand-operated manual parking brakes. Both also use a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension.

For onboard entertainment, the Brio RS Black Top gets a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. Feeding sound to the Honda’s cabin is a six-piece speaker system.

The Brio RS Black Top's 7-inch touchscreen

The Wigo G meanwhile, gets an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity options. It is then linked to four speakers, and it gets the ability to receive voice commands.

The Wigo G's 8-inch touchscreen

The screen on the Wigo is larger than the Brio’s. It also offers more convenience via its voice command feature. That said, the sound system on the Brio might sound better because it has more speakers.

Both the Brio RS Black Top and the Wigo G get what you’d expect from a modern vehicle regarding safety. They both get anti-lock braking, stability control, dual front airbags, rear parking sensors, a car alarm, an engine immobilizer, and a seatbelt reminder.

The Honda model adds on those with speed-sensing door locks which aren’t present in the Toyota. On the other hand, the Toyota Wigo G does come with a hill assist control system, a parking camera, and an onboard video recording device. These three safety features are not present on the Honda Brio RS Black Top.

Comparing the Brio against the Wigo isn’t cut and dry as they each have their strengths and weaknesses after all. For the Brio, it gets a bit more when it comes to making power. It also has the advantage of having a stylish exterior thanks to the RS parts.

Do you dig the style of the Brio RS Black Top?

That said, one can argue that the Wigo does have its own appeal when it comes to style. It also gets a more comprehensive safety kit and a slightly better touchscreen sans the speaker system.

Or do you prefer the look of the Wigo G?

So in the end, one car will be better than the other depending on what you prioritize as a buyer. As such, we urge you to take both cars for a test drive because first-hand experience will always beat a specs comparison on paper.

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