Honda ZR-V vs Toyota Yaris Cross

The Honda ZR-V starts from $34,300 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Yaris Cross opens at $31,790. That makes the Toyota Yaris Cross the more affordable entry point by $2,510.

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 $37,730 and $34,969 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Yaris Cross by roughly $3,845 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda ZR-V and Toyota Yaris Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 79% for the Honda ZR-V and 86% for the Toyota Yaris Cross.

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 Yaris Cross.

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 Yaris Cross.

The Honda ZR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Yaris 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 that you will not find on the Toyota Yaris Cross. 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 Toyota Yaris Cross responds with a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid making 85kW and 141Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V has the clear power advantage at 131kW vs 85kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 1.8s 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, 388mm longer than the Toyota Yaris Cross at 4,180mm (2,560mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda ZR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the Honda ZR-V and 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross, giving the Toyota Yaris Cross a 10L advantage.

For towing, the Honda ZR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 400kg. That 1,100kg 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 $1,340/year for the Toyota Yaris Cross. That is a $769 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Honda ZR-V) vs $1,340 (Toyota Yaris Cross). The Toyota Yaris Cross saves you roughly $769 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 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Yaris Cross). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda ZR-V)—.