Geely EX5 vs Honda ZR-V

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Geely EX5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Honda ZR-V at 4 stars (2023). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2023). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Geely EX5 and 79% for the Honda ZR-V, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely EX5 and 7 in the Honda ZR-V.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, 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 Geely EX5 stands out with heated front seats and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Honda ZR-V. The Honda ZR-V counters with power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V responds with a Petrol making 131kW and 240Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels.

The Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 131kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 47mm longer than the Honda ZR-V at 4,568mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely EX5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 380L in the Honda ZR-V, giving the Honda ZR-V a 78L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Honda ZR-V's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.4 m against 10.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Honda ZR-V about $1,995 a year (7 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Honda ZR-V). Capped-price servicing: no data (Geely EX5), 5 years (Honda ZR-V).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: more power (160kW against 131kW) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Honda ZR-V: the bigger boot with the seats up (380L against 302L).

The Verdict

Honda ZR-V scores higher, 74 vs 72

The Honda ZR-V scores 74 to the Geely EX5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: reliability (Honda ZR-V ahead by 13 points), performance (Geely EX5 ahead by 11 points), practicality (Honda ZR-V ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 380L in the Honda ZR-V. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Honda ZR-V.

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