Honda ZR-V vs Toyota Corolla Cross

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Honda ZR-V at 4 stars (2023) and the Toyota Corolla Cross 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 Toyota Corolla Cross, 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 4 on the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Honda ZR-V and 8 in the Toyota Corolla Cross.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Honda ZR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Corolla Cross gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda ZR-V stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Corolla Cross. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

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

The Toyota Corolla Cross responds with a Petrol making 146kW and 188Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.

The Toyota Corolla Cross has the clear power advantage at 146kW 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, 108mm longer than the Toyota Corolla Cross at 4,460mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda ZR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 425L in the Toyota Corolla Cross, giving the Toyota Corolla Cross a 45L 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.

The Honda ZR-V turns in a 10.4 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Toyota Corolla Cross's turning circle is not on our record.

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 fuel for the Toyota Corolla Cross about $1,197 a year (4.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $798 a year less for the Toyota Corolla Cross.

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

Where each one leads

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

The Toyota Corolla Cross: more power (146kW against 131kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (425L against 380L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,197 a year against $1,995).

The Verdict

Toyota Corolla Cross scores higher, 81 vs 74

The Toyota Corolla Cross scores 81 to the Honda ZR-V's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota Corolla Cross ahead by 25 points), safety (Toyota Corolla Cross ahead by 10 points), practicality (Honda ZR-V ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Corolla Cross costs about $798 less (4.2 L/100km against 7 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the Honda ZR-V, 425L in the Toyota Corolla Cross.

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