Honda ZR-V vs Nissan Qashqai

The Honda ZR-V starts from $34,300 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Qashqai opens at $34,665. That makes the Honda ZR-V the more affordable entry point by $365.

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 $38,132 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Nissan Qashqai by roughly $1,280 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda ZR-V and Nissan Qashqai hold a 4-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Honda ZR-V and 78% for the Nissan Qashqai.

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 Nissan Qashqai.

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 Nissan Qashqai.

The Honda ZR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Nissan Qashqai gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-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 and power tailgate that you will not find on the Nissan Qashqai. The Nissan Qashqai 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.

The Nissan Qashqai responds with a 1.3 litre turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a xtronic cvt (continuously variable transmission) automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.8 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 131kW vs 110kW. 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, 143mm longer than the Nissan Qashqai at 4,425mm (2,665mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Qashqai generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 504L in the Nissan Qashqai, giving the Nissan Qashqai a 124L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1302L vs 1447L.

For towing, the Nissan Qashqai 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 $1,995/year for the Honda ZR-V and $1,739/year for the Nissan Qashqai. That is a $256 annual difference in favour of the Nissan Qashqai.

Estimated annual total: $1,995 (Honda ZR-V) vs $1,739 (Nissan Qashqai). The Nissan Qashqai saves you roughly $256 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 5 years (Nissan Qashqai). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda ZR-V)—.