Honda ZR-V vs Hyundai Tucson

The Honda ZR-V starts from $38,900 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Tucson opens at $38,900. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $42,790 and $42,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda ZR-V by roughly $1,000 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda ZR-V and Hyundai Tucson 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 0 in the Hyundai Tucson.

Both include the essentials: a reversing camera.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. 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 Tucson. The Hyundai Tucson counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda ZR-V lines up producing 140kW and 243Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Hyundai Tucson lines up making 115kW and 192Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 115kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Boot space is 339L in the Honda ZR-V and 539L in the Hyundai Tucson, giving the Hyundai Tucson a 200L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Tucson leads with a 1,650kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 150kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,653/year for the Honda ZR-V and $1,853/year for the Hyundai Tucson. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Honda ZR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,653 (Honda ZR-V) vs $1,853 (Hyundai Tucson). The Honda ZR-V saves you roughly $200 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Honda ZR-V) vs 5 years (Hyundai Tucson). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda ZR-V)—.