Honda ZR-V vs Jeep Avenger

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Honda ZR-V at 4 stars (2023) and the Jeep Avenger at 3 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Honda ZR-V and 79% for the Jeep Avenger, under different test years.

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 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.

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 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 charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Jeep Avenger. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

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

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. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

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.

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 0.1 m tighter, 10.4 m against 10.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Honda ZR-V costs about $1,995 a year (7 L/100km) and electricity for the Jeep Avenger about $787 a year (16.4 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Honda ZR-V) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Honda ZR-V), 5 years (Jeep Avenger).

Where each one leads

The Honda ZR-V: more power (131kW against 115kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (380L against 355L).

The Jeep Avenger: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Honda ZR-V.

The Verdict

Honda ZR-V scores higher, 74 vs 68

The Honda ZR-V scores 74 to the Jeep Avenger's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 2 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Honda ZR-V ahead by 15 points), reliability (Honda ZR-V ahead by 12 points), technology (Honda ZR-V ahead by 7 points).

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