Honda ZR-V vs Toyota C-HR

The Honda ZR-V starts from $38,900 before on-road costs, while the Toyota C-HR opens at $38,990. That makes the Honda ZR-V the more affordable entry point by $90.

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 $42,790 and $42,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota C-HR by roughly $1,565 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda ZR-V and Toyota C-HR hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

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 Toyota C-HR.

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 Toyota C-HR.

The Honda ZR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 10.5-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda ZR-V stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda ZR-V lines up producing 140kW and 243Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Toyota C-HR lines up making 112kW and 188Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 112kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 0.2s 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, 208mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,360mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda ZR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 339L in the Honda ZR-V and 318L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Honda ZR-V a 21L 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 $1,653/year for the Honda ZR-V and $1,340/year for the Toyota C-HR. That is a $313 annual difference in favour of the Toyota C-HR.

Estimated annual total: $1,653 (Honda ZR-V) vs $1,340 (Toyota C-HR). The Toyota C-HR saves you roughly $313 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Honda ZR-V) vs 5 years (Toyota C-HR). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda ZR-V)—.