Toyota Raize vs Toyota Wigo: TMP’s affordable models compared
In March 2022, Toyota Motor Philippines brought in the all-new Raize subcompact crossover. And like the ever-popular Toyota Wigo, this new crossover is also affordable.
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This then, might cause a dilemma for many would-be car buyers. Should one go for the small crossover? Or the small hatchback?
To help you pick a choice, let us compare the specs of the Toyota Raize E 1.2 MT against the Toyota Wigo TRD S 1.0 AT. The Raize E MT, after all, is only more expensive than the Wigo TRD S by Php 46,000.
Toyota Raize vs Toyota Wigo: Exterior
Size-wise, the Raize E is 4,030mm long, 1,710mm wide, and 1,605mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,525mm, with a ground clearance of 200mm.
The 2022 Toyota Raize E
Meanwhile, the Wigo has a length of 3,700mm, a width of 1,600mm, and a height of 1,520mm. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,450mm, and a ground clearance of 180mm.
| Toyota Raize 1.2 MT | Dimensions | Toyota Wigo 1.0 AT |
| 4,030mm | Length | 3,700mm |
| 1,710mm | Width | 1,600mm |
| 1,605mm | Height | 1,520mm |
| 2,525mm | Wheelbase | 2,450mm |
| 200mm | Ground clearance | 180mm |
From the get-go, the Raize is obviously the larger vehicle. It also has a longer wheelbase, so that might translate into more legroom as well. Furthermore, the new Toyota crossover also has 10mm more ground clearance.
Regarding exterior equipment, both the Raize E and the Wigo TRD S come standard with halogen headlamps, LED taillights, and front foglamps.
The Toyota Wigo TRD S
The Raize E rides on a larger set of 16-inch alloy wheels, while the Wigo TRD S uses 14-inch wheels. Then again, the Wigo TRD S features power adjustable and power folding side mirrors, which the Raize E lacks.
| Toyota Raize 1.2 MT | Exterior Equipment | Toyota Wigo 1.0 AT |
| Halogen | Headlights | Halogen |
| Halogen | Turn signal lights | Halogen |
| LED | Taillights | LED |
| With | Front fog lights | With |
| 16-inches | Wheel size | 14-inches |
| Alloy | Wheel type | Alloy |
Toyota Raize vs Toyota Wigo: Interior
Despite their size, both the Raize and Wigo can both seat up to five occupants including the driver. Both the Raize E and the Wigo TRD S also come standard with fabric seats, a manually adjustable driver’s seat, a urethane steering wheel, and a manual air-conditioning system.
A peek inside the Raize [Raize 1.0 Turbo variant pictured]
The Wigo TRD S, however, does have a push-to-start button, while the Raize E gets a standard turnkey-type ignition system. Both also come with an analog gauge cluster.
| Toyota Raize 1.2 MT | Interior Equipment | Toyota Wigo 1.0 AT |
| Fabric | Seat material | Fabric |
| Manual w/height adjust | Driver’s seat adjustment | Manual w/o height adjust |
| Urethane | Steering wheel adjustment | Urethane |
| Manual | Air-conditioning type | Manual |
| 5 | Seating capacity | 5 |
For on-board entertainment, the Raize E is kitted out with an 8-inch display audio head unit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity. It is also able to take voice commands. It is then linked to a four-piece speaker system.
The front cabin of the Toyota Wigo TRD S
Meanwhile, the Wigo TRD S comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen display audio that also has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity options. It also has four speakers, and it also has a voice command function.
| Toyota Raize 1.2 MT | On-board tech | Toyota Wigo 1.0 AT |
| 8-inch display audio | Infotainment system | Display Audio |
| Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB | Connectivity options | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB |
| 4 | # of speakers | 4 |
| None | Power-folding side mirror | With |
Toyota Raize vs Toyota Wigo: Engine and Performance
For propulsion, the Toyota Raize E MT uses a 1.2-liter inline-3 gasoline engine paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Power is then sent to its front wheels. At maximum, the Raize’s 1.2-liter engine can produce up to 87 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque.
The Raize E's 1.2-liter WA-VE inline-3 gasoline engine
On the flip-side, the Wigo TRD S utilizes a 1.0 inline-3 gasoline engine that can produce up to 66 horsepower and 89 Nm of torque. It then uses a four-speed automatic gearbox sending power to its front wheels.
To sum up the Toyota Raize vs Toyota Wigo performance comparison, it is clear that the crossover is the more powerful model. That’s only fair since its engine displacement is a bit larger than the Wigo’s.
As a side note, the Wigo is also available with a five-speed manual gearbox. In turn, the Raize can also be had with a continuously variable transmission.
The Wigo's 1.0-liter 1KR-DE inline-3 gasoline engine
In terms of suspensions, both models are similar in that they both use a MacPherson strut for the front, and a torsion beam for the rear. Both models also use a front disc brake, a rear drum brake, as well as a hand-operated manual parking brake.
| Specs | Toyota Raize 1.2 MT | Toyota Wigo 1.0 AT |
| Engine | Inline-3 gasoline | Inline-3 gasoline |
| Displacement | 1.2-liters | 1.0-liters |
| Transmission | Five-speed manual transmission | Four-speed automatic transmission |
| Horsepower | 87 | 66 |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Toyota Raize vs Toyota Wigo: Safety
For safety, both the Raize E and the Wigo TRD S are equipped with anti-lock braking. The Raize E does get electronic brake-force distribution, whereas the Wigo does not. Moreover, both also come with dual front airbags, an engine immobilizer, parking sensors, and a seatbelt reminder.
The Raize E does have several safety-oriented features that are not present on the top-spec Wigo. These include speed-sensing door locks, stability control, and hill-start assist.
| Toyota Raize 1.2 MT | Safety equipment | Toyota Wigo 1.0 AT |
| 2 | Airbags | 2 |
| With | Antilock braking with EBD | With (W/O EBD) |
| None | Reverse camera | With |
| With | Hill-start assist | With |
| With | Stability control | None |
| With | ISOFIX child seat anchors | None |
| With | Engine Immobilizer | With |
| With | Speed-sensing door locks | None |
Toyota Raize vs Toyota Wigo: Price
| Toyota Raize Variants | Price |
| Raize E 1.2 MT | Php 746,000 |
| Raize E 1.2 CVT | Php 816,000 |
| Raize G 1.2 CVT | Php 906,000 |
| Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT | Php 1,031,000 |
| Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT (White Pearl) | Php 1,035,000 |
| Toyota Wigo Variants | Price |
| Wigo E 1.0 MT | Php 568,000 |
| Wigo G 1.0 MT | Php 623,000 |
| Wigo G 1.0 AT | Php 658,000 |
| Wigo TRD S 1.0 AT | Php 700,000 |
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Toyota Raize vs Toyota Wigo: Conclusion
As you might have judged after reading the comparison sections above, its plain to see that the Wigo is still the least complicated model in Toyota Philippines’ lineup. It gets a less powerful engine than the Raize, and it has even less safety features. It might even offer less interior space seeing as to how smaller it is than the Raize.
The rear end of the Toyota Raize [Raize 1.0 Turbo variant pictured]
So for a Php 46,000 difference, the Raize E sure offers plenty over the smaller hatchback model.
Then again, we’re also quite sure that the Wigo won’t be displaced nor overshadowed by the Raize anytime soon. Plenty of folks, after all, prefer a compact, if not the most compact model they can realistically get their hands on. Also, the TRD S in particular comes with an attractively aggressive body kit so there’s that.
The Wigo TRD S from the rear
If safety is a major concern for you though, you might want to lean more towards the Raize E.
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