It looks like this week's matchup is a toughie. Both our competitors are Hondas, both can accommodate up to seven individuals, and both have identical performance figures. Yes, you guessed it right, we're pitting the Honda BR-V against the Mobilio.
Both the BR-V and Mobilio run on 1.5-liter SOHC gasoline engines capable of 118hp and 145Nm of torque, fuel capacity for both is set at 42 liters, and both come equipped with a CVT. The brakes are the same, as are their suspension setups, too.
Now let's check out the differences, the biggest one being that the BR-V is marketed as a rugged small SUV while the Mobilio is pegged as a family-friendly MPV (though this bit is really just a matter of marketing perception). Price-wise, the closest variants to each other are the BR-V 1.5 S at P1,030,000, and the Mobilio RS NAVI at P1,071,000. Then, obviously, there are the dimensions and the BR-V's superior ground clearance.
Looking at their specs side by side, it really does look like a toss-up. We guess it really boils down to a buyer's preference and budget. Which one would you go with? The Honda SUV or MPV? Let us know in the poll what you think.
Honda BR-V 1.5 S CVT |
Honda Mobilio 1.5 RS NAVI CVT |
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Price (Philippine Peso) |
1,030,000 |
1,071,000 |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Seating capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Cargo capacity (liters) | 521 (tumbled) | 521 (tumbled) |
| Engine | 1.5-liter SOHC gasoline | 1.5-liter SOHC gasoline |
| Power | 118hp @ 6,600rpm | 118hp @ 6,600rpm |
| Torque | 145Nm @ 4,600rpm | 145Nm @ 4,600rpm |
| Fuel tank capacity (liters) | 42 | 42 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Brakes (front/rear) | Ventilated disc/drum | Ventilated disc/drum |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut and coil spring with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam | Torsion beam axle and coil spring |
| Wheels | 16-inch alloy | 15-inch alloy |
| Tires | 195/60 R16 | 185/65 R15 |
| Audio system | 7-inch touchscreen | 7-inch touchscreen with navigation |
| Seats | Fabric | Fabric |
| Airbags | Driver/passenger | Driver/passenger |
| Dimensions (mm) | 4,453 x 1,735 x 1,665 | 4,398 x 1,683 x 1,603 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,662 | 2,652 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 201 | 189 |
| Turning radius (mm) | 5,600 | 5,200 |
