Honda ZR-V vs Mahindra XUV700

The Honda ZR-V starts from $37,100 before on-road costs, while the Mahindra XUV700 opens at $37,490. That makes the Honda ZR-V the more affordable entry point by $390.

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 $41,239 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda ZR-V by roughly $1,570 in fuel alone.

The Honda ZR-V holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Mahindra XUV700.

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 Mahindra XUV700.

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 Mahindra XUV700.

The Honda ZR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Mahindra XUV700 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, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mahindra XUV700. The Mahindra XUV700 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda ZR-V gets cloth upholstery while the Mahindra XUV700 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Honda ZR-V and 2-zone in the Mahindra XUV700.

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 Mahindra XUV700 responds with a Petrol making 149kW and 380Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Mahindra XUV700 has the clear power advantage at 149kW vs 131kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 1.5s 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, 127mm shorter than the Mahindra XUV700 at 4,695mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mahindra XUV700 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 450L in the Mahindra XUV700, giving the Mahindra XUV700 a 70L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,109/year for the Honda ZR-V and $2,423/year for the Mahindra XUV700. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Honda ZR-V.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Honda ZR-V) vs $2,423 (Mahindra XUV700). The Honda ZR-V saves you roughly $314 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 / 150,000km (Mahindra XUV700). The Mahindra XUV700 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda ZR-V)—.