Honda ZR-V vs Toyota bZ4X

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Honda ZR-V at 4 stars (2023) and the Toyota bZ4X at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2025). 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 88% for the Toyota bZ4X, 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 6 on the Toyota bZ4X.

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 8 in the Toyota bZ4X.

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 Toyota bZ4X gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda ZR-V stands out with ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota bZ4X. The Toyota bZ4X counters with heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda ZR-V gets cloth upholstery while the Toyota bZ4X offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Honda ZR-V and 2-zone in the Toyota bZ4X.

Drivetrain

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

The Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 167kW and 269Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X has the clear power advantage at 167kW 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, 122mm shorter than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 452L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Toyota bZ4X a 72L 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.

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 0.8 m tighter, 10.4 m against 11.2 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 Toyota bZ4X about $662 a year (13.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Honda ZR-V) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota bZ4X). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Honda ZR-V), no data (Toyota bZ4X).

Where each one leads

The Honda ZR-V: the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 750kg).

The Toyota bZ4X: more power (167kW against 131kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (452L against 380L).

The Verdict

Toyota bZ4X scores higher, 80 vs 74

The Toyota bZ4X scores 80 to the Honda ZR-V's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 3 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 10 points), performance (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the Honda ZR-V, 452L in the Toyota bZ4X.

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