Honda ZR-V vs Suzuki e Vitara

The Honda ZR-V starts from $37,100 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki e Vitara opens at $36,990. That makes the Suzuki e Vitara the more affordable entry point by $110.

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 $40,689 respectively.

The Suzuki e Vitara qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda ZR-V, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Honda ZR-V and Suzuki e Vitara hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Honda ZR-V and 77% for the Suzuki e Vitara.

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 0 in the Suzuki e Vitara.

Both include the essentials: a reversing camera.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. 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 that you will not find on the Suzuki e Vitara. The Suzuki e Vitara 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. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Suzuki e Vitara responds with a Electric Motor making 128kW and 189Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 131kW vs 128kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 1.0s 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, 293mm longer than the Suzuki e Vitara at 4,275mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Suzuki e Vitara generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 306L in the Suzuki e Vitara, giving the Honda ZR-V a 74L advantage.

For towing, the Honda ZR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda ZR-V) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Suzuki e Vitara). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda ZR-V)—.