Honda ZR-V vs Kia EV3

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Honda ZR-V at 4 stars (2023) and the Kia EV3 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2025). 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 83% for the Kia EV3, 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 6 on the Kia EV3.

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 Kia EV3.

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 Kia EV3 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda ZR-V stands out with power tailgate and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Kia EV3. The Kia EV3 counters with V2L. 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 Kia EV3 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 283Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

The Kia EV3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 131kW. 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, 268mm longer than the Kia EV3 at 4,300mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 460L in the Kia EV3, giving the Kia EV3 a 80L advantage.

For towing, the Honda ZR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); both turn in a 10.4 m circle, 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 Kia EV3 about $600 a year (12.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Honda ZR-V) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV3). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Honda ZR-V), no data (Kia EV3).

Where each one leads

The Honda ZR-V: the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 500kg).

The Kia EV3: more power (150kW against 131kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (460L against 380L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

Kia EV3 scores higher, 81 vs 74

The Kia EV3 scores 81 to the Honda ZR-V's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Kia EV3 ahead by 8 points), practicality (Honda ZR-V ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the Honda ZR-V, 460L in the Kia EV3. Warranty: 5 years on the Honda ZR-V, 7 on the Kia EV3.

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