2022 Toyota Raize vs Toyota Wigo Comparison: Spec Sheet Battle

Updated Feb 17, 2023

Affordable and compact Toyota models duke it out

In this article...

  1. TMP’s affordable models compared
  2. Exterior
  3. Interior
  4. Engine and Performance
  5. Safety
  6. Price
  7. Conclusion

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 

Seating capacity 

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 

# of speakers 

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 

Airbags 

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. 

For more car comparisons like this, keep it here on Philkotse

Cesar G.B. Miguel

Author

Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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