Honda ZR-V vs Jeep Avenger

The Honda ZR-V starts from $37,100 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Avenger opens at $37,900. That makes the Honda ZR-V the more affordable entry point by $800.

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 $40,810 and $41,690 respectively.

The Jeep Avenger 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.

The Honda ZR-V holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 3 stars for the Jeep Avenger.

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 Jeep Avenger.

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 6 in the Jeep Avenger.

The Honda ZR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Avenger gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-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 Jeep Avenger. The Jeep Avenger counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda ZR-V uses a Petrol producing 131kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Jeep Avenger responds with a Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor making 115kW and 260Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 131kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 1.0s quicker. 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, 484mm longer than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda ZR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the Honda ZR-V a 25L advantage.

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

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda ZR-V) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Avenger). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda ZR-V) / 5yr (Jeep Avenger).