Honda ZR-V vs Renault Megane E-Tech

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Honda ZR-V at 4 stars (2023) and the Renault Megane E-Tech at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2022). 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 85% for the Renault Megane E-Tech, 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 7 on the Renault Megane E-Tech.

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 Renault Megane E-Tech.

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 Renault Megane E-Tech gets a 9-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 — features our data doesn't list for the Renault Megane E-Tech. The Renault Megane E-Tech counters with head-up display 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 Megane E-Tech offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Honda ZR-V and 2-zone in the Renault Megane E-Tech.

Drivetrain

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

The Renault Megane E-Tech responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Renault Megane E-Tech has the clear power advantage at 160kW 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, 368mm longer than the Renault Megane E-Tech at 4,200mm (2,685mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Megane E-Tech generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech, giving the Renault Megane E-Tech a 60L advantage.

For towing, the Honda ZR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 600kg 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); the Honda ZR-V's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.4 m against 10.8 m 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 Renault Megane E-Tech about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Honda ZR-V) and 5 years / Unlimited (Renault Megane E-Tech). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Honda ZR-V), no data (Renault Megane E-Tech).

Where each one leads

The Honda ZR-V: the lower starting price ($36,250 against $50,000) and the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 900kg).

The Renault Megane E-Tech: more power (160kW against 131kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (440L against 380L).

The Verdict

Renault Megane E-Tech scores higher, 75 vs 74

The Renault Megane E-Tech scores 75 to the Honda ZR-V's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: reliability (Honda ZR-V ahead by 9 points), safety (Renault Megane E-Tech ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the Honda ZR-V, 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech.

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