Honda ZR-V vs Suzuki Vitara

The Honda ZR-V starts from $37,100 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Vitara opens at $38,490. That makes the Honda ZR-V the more affordable entry point by $1,390.

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 $42,339 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Suzuki Vitara by roughly $2,280 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda ZR-V and Suzuki Vitara hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Honda ZR-V and 77% for the Suzuki 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 6 in the Suzuki Vitara.

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 6 in the Suzuki Vitara.

The Honda ZR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Vitara gets a 9-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda ZR-V stands out with power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Suzuki Vitara. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda ZR-V gets cloth upholstery while the Suzuki Vitara offers synthetic leather.

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 Vitara responds with a Petrol making 95kW and 220Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 131kW vs 95kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 2.2s 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, 393mm longer than the Suzuki Vitara at 4,175mm (2,500mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda ZR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 375L in the Suzuki Vitara, giving the Honda ZR-V a 5L advantage.

For towing, the Honda ZR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,109/year for the Honda ZR-V and $1,653/year for the Suzuki Vitara. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Vitara.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Honda ZR-V) vs $1,653 (Suzuki Vitara). The Suzuki Vitara saves you roughly $456 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 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Vitara). The Honda ZR-V has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda ZR-V)—.