Honda ZR-V vs Hyundai Kona

The Honda ZR-V starts from $34,300 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Kona opens at $33,700. That makes the Hyundai Kona the more affordable entry point by $600.

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 $37,730 and $37,070 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Honda ZR-V and Hyundai Kona hold a 4-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Honda ZR-V and 80% for the Hyundai Kona.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Honda ZR-V, against 4 on the Hyundai Kona.

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

The Honda ZR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Kona gets a 12.3-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda ZR-V stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai Kona. The Hyundai Kona counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda ZR-V gets cloth upholstery while the Hyundai Kona offers synthetic leather.

The Honda ZR-V uses a Petrol producing 131kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout.

The Hyundai Kona responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 180Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 131kW vs 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda ZR-V measures 4,568mm long on a 2,655mm wheelbase, 218mm longer than the Hyundai Kona at 4,350mm (2,660mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Kona generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 361L in the Hyundai Kona, giving the Honda ZR-V a 19L advantage.

For towing, the Honda ZR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,995/year for the Honda ZR-V and $1,881/year for the Hyundai Kona. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Kona.

Estimated annual total: $1,995 (Honda ZR-V) vs $1,881 (Hyundai Kona). The Hyundai Kona saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda ZR-V) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda ZR-V)—.