Honda ZR-V vs Renault Koleos

The Honda ZR-V starts from $34,300 before on-road costs, while the Renault Koleos opens at $34,990. That makes the Honda ZR-V the more affordable entry point by $690.

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 $38,489 respectively.

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

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Honda ZR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Renault Koleos gets a 8.7-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, power tailgate and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Renault Koleos. The Renault Koleos counters with Apple CarPlay and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

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

The Renault Koleos responds with a Petrol making 126kW and 226Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 131kW vs 126kW. 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, 104mm shorter than the Renault Koleos at 4,672mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Koleos generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 458L in the Renault Koleos, giving the Renault Koleos a 78L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Koleos leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg 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 $2,309/year for the Renault Koleos. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Honda ZR-V.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda ZR-V) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Renault Koleos). The Renault Koleos has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda ZR-V)—.