Honda ZR-V vs Kia Seltos

The Honda ZR-V starts from $34,300 before on-road costs, while the Kia Seltos opens at $31,250. That makes the Kia Seltos the more affordable entry point by $3,050.

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 $34,375 respectively.

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

Both the Honda ZR-V and Kia Seltos hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Honda ZR-V and 85% for the Kia Seltos.

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 Kia Seltos.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Honda ZR-V and 6 in the Kia Seltos.

The Honda ZR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Kia Seltos gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda ZR-V stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Kia Seltos. 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 Kia Seltos responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 180Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 131kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 1.2s 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, 183mm longer than the Kia Seltos at 4,385mm (2,630mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda ZR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 312L in the Kia Seltos, giving the Honda ZR-V a 68L advantage.

For towing, the Kia Seltos leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,109/year for the Honda ZR-V and $1,967/year for the Kia Seltos. That is a $142 annual difference in favour of the Kia Seltos.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Honda ZR-V) vs $1,967 (Kia Seltos). The Kia Seltos saves you roughly $142 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 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Seltos). The Kia Seltos has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda ZR-V)—.