Chery E5 vs Honda ZR-V

The Chery E5 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda ZR-V opens at $38,900. That makes the Chery E5 the more affordable entry point by $910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $41,789 and $42,790 respectively.

The Chery E5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda ZR-V, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Chery E5 and Honda ZR-V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda ZR-V packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Chery E5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Chery E5 and 7 in the Honda ZR-V.

The Chery E5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Honda ZR-V gets a 9-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery E5 stands out with heated front seats and Sony audio that you will not find on the Honda ZR-V. The Honda ZR-V counters with wireless charging and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery E5 uses a Electric producing 155kW and 288Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V responds with a Petrol making 140kW and 243Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Chery E5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery E5 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Chery E5 measures 4,424mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 144mm shorter than the Honda ZR-V at 4,568mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda ZR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the Chery E5 and 339L in the Honda ZR-V, giving the Chery E5 a 61L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery E5) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda ZR-V). The Chery E5 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda ZR-V).